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Lead Aircraft Integration Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC

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Aerospace and Aviation
Berkeley, MO (On-Site/Office)

Lead Aircraft Integration Engineer

📍 Location: Onsite in Berkeley, MO

🛫 Program Goal: Deliver advanced trainer jets by 2027 to support pilot transition to aircraft like the F-15.

Role Overview:

Zachary Piper is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to lead the integration of aircraft systems (avionics, propulsion, structures) for a next-gen trainer jet. This role focuses on systems thinking, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with performance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead system integration across avionics, propulsion, and structures.
  • Guide cross-functional teams through design, testing, and validation.
  • Oversee support teams in structures, systems, software, and aerodynamics.
  • Mentor engineers and foster technical excellence.
  • Ensure standardization across all jets and support SVR milestone.

Project Phase:

  • Finalizing design and building 5 initial jets.
  • Preparing for pilot training.
  • Major milestone: 2027 System Verification Review (SVR).

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's in engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 7+ years in aircraft systems integration.
  • Strong leadership and project management experience.
  • Proficiency in tools like MATLAB, Simulink, or similar.
  • Familiarity with MBSE and regulatory standards (FAA, EASA).

Additional Info:

  • U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
  • No current clearance needed.
  • 100% onsite role.

Compensation:

$145,000- $150,000

PTO, Holidays, Medical Benefits
group id: 10430981
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Zachary Piper Solutions is a National Security focused technology services and consulting firm with a top-secret facility clearance. We support mission-critical initiatives on behalf of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, and a variety of Civilian Agencies. ZPS is dedicated to help protect government networks against cyber threats and to maximize the wide-spectrum of intelligence and security-related technologies. Our dedicated support and proven experience drive results in support of our client’s mission objectives.
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