Aero Nav. Data Quality and MP SME

DCS Corp; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp seeks a qualified engineer to join the Navy Aeronautical data team, ensuring accurate navigation data for cockpit systems and mission planning.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years' experience, and the ability to obtain DoD secret clearance. Candidates should be familiar with Navy planning systems and avionics data formats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 5+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD secret clearance.
• Experience with Navy mission planning systems and avionics data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with integration of aeronautical data into aircraft and mission planning systems.
• Analyze the aeronautical data chain from source to use.
• Perform aeronautical data validation.

Skills

Citizenship/Security clearance

DoD security clearance

Navy mission planning

Requirements analysis

Systems integration

Software testing

Aeronautical data formats

Aircraft navigation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SQL

Access VBA

Job description

Salary: $84,137 - $130,000

Are you annoyed when your map app gives you bad directions? Join the cutting-edge Navy Aeronautical data team ensuring Naval aircraft never experience bad navigation advice in the cockpit.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with the integration of aeronautical data into aircraft and mission planning systems for Performance-Based Navigation.
• Analyze the aeronautical data chain from source to final point of use.
• Perform aeronautical data validation.

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline (to include math and science) plus 5 or more years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.
• Experience with Navy mission planning systems.
• Experience in Systems & Software requirements analysis, design, and systems integration pertaining to medium to high complexity aircraft avionics hardware/software systems.
• Familiar with software programming languages and software testing.
• Understanding of aeronautical data formats such as DAFIF, ARINC 424, and aircraft binary formats.
• Working knowledge of aircraft navigation and related systems.
• Excellent technical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience as a pilot, aircraft navigator, or air traffic control specialist.
• Expertise in DO-200/201 processes and requirements.
• TERPS training.
• Familiar with SQL and Access VBA.