Air Vehicle Navigation Systems Lead (Secret Clearance)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible leave plan

Flexible work hours

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Air Vehicle Navigation Engineering Lead to coordinate across Development, Production, Sustainment and Training IPTs, and to lead a team of navigation subject matter experts. You will manage navigation requirements, architecture, and upgrades across avionics, including EGI, PBN, SAASM and M‑Code, ensuring support through the aircraft’s life cycle.

The role requires eight years in defense acquisition (including Navy), a bachelor’s or equivalent, and a current Secret

Qualifications

• Eight years in Defense acquisition, with at least three in Navy Acquisition management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; substitutions allowed as stated (associate +4 years or +8 years in lieu).
• Current Secret clearance; TS preferred.
• Knowledge of CNS-ATM/GATM, acquisition policies and DOD 5000 series.
• Ability to lead large, diverse teams and provide direction in major acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across Development, Production, Sustainment and Training IPTs.
• Manage navigation requirements, architectures and upgrade programs (EGI, PBN, SAASM, M-Code).
• Lead a team of navigation subject matter experts and oversee design reviews.
• Ensure navigation systems are supported across flight life cycle and GCS integration.
• Track navigation roadmap, Jira tickets, obsolescence and reliability concerns.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Systems engineering

Acquisition policy knowledge

Ability to guide and supervise large,多

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Air Vehicle Navigation Engineering Lead to coordinate across Development, Production, Sustainment and Training IPTs, and to lead a team of navigation subject matter experts. You will manage navigation requirements, architecture, and upgrades across avionics, including EGI, PBN, SAASM and M‑Code, ensuring support through the aircraft’s life cycle.

The role requires eight years in defense acquisition (including Navy), a bachelor’s or equivalent, and a current Secret