Aircraft Systems Engineer, E-6B

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Telework Eligible? No

What You'll Do:

The Aircraft Systems Engineer will support the operations, sustainment, and advancement of aircraft systems for the E-6B platform, including air vehicle structures, auxiliary systems, maintenance activities, and associated hardware/software. In this role, you will provide technical expertise to NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271), helping shape aircraft systems strategies, objectives, and execution plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate plans, participate in operational activities, and identify deficiencies, risks, issues, and improvement opportunities to support E-6B readiness and airworthiness.
• Recommend corrective actions and assess new capabilities to improve the E-6B's flight performance, mission effectiveness, safety, and overall combat readiness.
• Serve as a technical representative for PMA-271/E-6B in interactions with external flight certification authorities.
• Support resolution of obsolescence/DMSMS challenges by developing and assessing plans that reduce risk, improve performance, and ensure flight deck systems and hardware/software meet mission requirements.
• Draft, review, and revise Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) related to E-6B systems and component updates.
• Assist the IPT Lead with schedule development, management of contracted activities, and technology insertion at depot or flightline sites.
• Act as a technical reviewer and approver for Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions in coordination with the IPT Lead.
• Contribute to defining, analyzing, and planning future updates for E-6B subsystems and components.
• Participate in SETR events, technical interchange meetings, conferences, and teleconferences to discuss objectives, risks, issues, opportunities, and contract matters related to the E-6B Air Vehicle.
• Collaborate in both in-person and virtual team environments to ensure aircraft systems products and services are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in full alignment with fleet requirements.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• At least 3 years of experience with NAVAIR/NAWCAD acquisition processes, including systems engineering, requirements definition, testing, and certification of avionics and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NAVAIR Airworthiness processes, preferred.
• Working knowledge of general air vehicle structures and major aircraft systems such as APU, hydraulics, environmental control systems, and fire protection systems, preferred.

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 annually, commensurate with an individual's experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what's right for the Warfighter-plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here !
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

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ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.