Electrical Engineer, Senior at Diaconia LLC

Bath Township, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Avionics Integration, Systems Engineering, Airworthiness Certification, DoD Acquisition Lifecycle, Configuration Management, Risk Management, Test & Evaluation, Spectrum Management, Requirements Development, Technical Leadership, OSS&E, MIL-HDBK-516C, MECSIP, CNS/ATM, Technical Documentation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description Electrical Engineer – Senior Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (or customer location as assigned) Position Overview We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Electrical Engineer to provide engineering and technical support for United States Air Force acquisition, modernization, sustainment, and life cycle management programs. The selected candidate will support the development, integration, testing, certification, and sustainment of complex aircraft electrical and avionics systems while ensuring compliance with DoD, Air Force, and industry engineering standards. The Electrical Engineer will work closely with Government Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Systems Engineers, Logistics, Test, Cybersecurity, and contractor teams throughout the acquisition lifecycle. This position supports aircraft modernization, airworthiness certification, Open Systems Safety & Security Engineering (OSS&E), systems engineering, avionics integration, and mission system development from requirements generation through fielding and sustainment. Key Responsibilities Systems Engineering & Technical Support Apply DoD, Air Force, and systems engineering principles to improve performance, reliability, maintainability, and sustainability of current and future weapon systems. Support engineering activities across the full acquisition lifecycle including concept development, design, integration, testing, production, fielding, sustainment, and modernization. Translate operational user requirements into system, subsystem, and equipment requirements. Perform engineering analyses, trade studies, technical assessments, and technology evaluations supporting acquisition decisions. Support development of engineering strategies that balance cost, schedule, technical performance, and operational effectiveness. Airworthiness & Safety Engineering Support implementation of MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria. Assist with Air Force airworthiness certification activities for aircraft systems and subsystems. Support Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP) activities. Maintain and evaluate Critical Safety Item (CSI) programs. Assist with flight authorization packages and Air Force airworthiness documentation. Support implementation of AFPD 62-6 USAF Airworthiness policies and associated Air Force Instructions. Electrical & Avionics Engineering Provide technical expertise supporting: Aircraft electrical power systems Avionics architecture Electrical subsystem integration Aircraft mission systems Hardware and software integration Modeling and simulation Verification and validation Test and evaluation Airworthiness certification Support avionics integration activities throughout system development and sustainment. Assist in development, review, and maintenance of avionics engineering documentation. Evaluate electrical and avionics modifications for technical feasibility and operational impact. CNS/ATM & Spectrum Management Support Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) compliance. Develop and maintain CNS/ATM compliance matrices. Support aircraft certification activities related to CNS/ATM requirements. Support spectrum management planning and certification. Assist with AIMS requirements development, testing, certification, and implementation. Systems Engineering Documentation Develop, review, and support engineering documentation including: Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD) Capability Development Documents (CDD) Capability Production Documents (CPD) Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) System Requirements Documents (SRD) System Specifications Systems Engineering Plans (SEP) Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) Program Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Evaluations (PESHE) Requests for Proposal (RFP) Technology Readiness Assessments (TRA) Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) Information Assurance Strategies (IAS) Security Classification Guides (SCG) Technology Transition Plans (TTP) Technical Data Rights Strategies Data Management Strategies Spectrum Supportability documentation CBRN Survivability Assessments Acquisition Engineering Support Support acquisition milestone planning and execution. Participate in: System Requirements Reviews (SRR) Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) Critical Design Reviews (CDR) Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) Technical Coordination Meetings (TCM) Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) Production Readiness Reviews (PRR) Program Management Reviews (PMR) Prepare technical documentation and executive briefings supporting milestone approvals. Configuration & Risk Management Support configuration management, technical baseline management, and data management activities. Review and evaluate: Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) Contractor Change Proposals (CCP) Advance Change Study Notices (ACSN) FAA Bulletins DMSMS assessments Risk assessments Support interface control working groups and engineering review boards. Test & Evaluation Support system integration, laboratory testing, developmental testing, and operational testing. Analyze hardware and software deficiencies. Recommend corrective actions and engineering solutions. Assist with verification and validation activities. Open Systems Safety & Security Engineering (OSS&E) Support implementation of Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) processes. Assist in maintaining OSS&E compliance throughout the system lifecycle. Conduct engineering risk assessments and safety analyses. Support mishap investigations and corrective action development. Track OSS&E metrics and baseline documentation. Engineering Planning & Program Support Develop engineering cost estimates. Support development of: Integrated Master Plans (IMP) Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) Systems Engineering Detailed Schedules (SEDS) Participate in source selections as an engineering advisor. Support executive briefings and technical decision packages. Continuous Process Improvement Participate in Value Stream Mapping initiatives. Support Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) activities. Recommend process improvements to increase engineering efficiency and program effectiveness. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline. Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience supporting DoD or Air Force acquisition programs. Demonstrated experience supporting aircraft electrical systems and avionics integration. Working knowledge of DoD systems engineering processes and acquisition lifecycle management. Experience supporting technical reviews, design reviews, and engineering documentation. Knowledge of airworthiness certification processes. Experience with MIL-HDBK-516C and Air Force engineering guidance. Ability to analyze complex engineering problems and develop technical recommendations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) registration. DAWIA or Defense Acquisition Workforce certification. Experience supporting Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) programs. Experience with OSS&E and Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE). Knowledge of: AIMS CNS/ATM Spectrum certification Aircraft electrical power systems Mission systems integration Modeling and simulation FAA airworthiness processes Experience supporting military aircraft modernization programs. Security Clearance Active Secret Security Clearance required. Ability to obtain and maintain all required security clearances and program access. Desired Competencies Aircraft Electrical Engineering Avionics Integration Systems Engineering Airworthiness Certification OSS&E MIL-HDBK-516C MECSIP CNS/ATM Spectrum Management Requirements Development Acquisition Engineering Configuration Management Risk Management Test & Evaluation Engineering Change Management DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Technical Leadership Cross-functional Collaboration Process Improvement Executive-Level Technical Communication Requirements Requirements Required Qualifications BS/MS degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline (http://www.abet.org). Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)) and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD OR, BA/BS degree, and fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems. Independently demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Skype/Lync), Adobe Acrobat, and applications for access to the world wide web including Microsoft Internet Explorer. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level. U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

Provide senior engineering and technical support for USAF aircraft acquisition, modernization, and sustainment programs. Focus on the development, integration, and certification of complex electrical and avionics systems while ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force standards.