Airborne Electronic Attack (AEW) Systems Integration Engineer

DCS Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA, seeks an Airborne Electronic Warfare (AEW) Systems Integration Engineer to support F/A-18 and EA-18G IPTs. This role covers requirements analysis, acquisition, testing, and fleet support for AEA/EW subsystems.

Responsibilities include system integration across lifecycle, technical coordination with Program/Technical Offices, and documenting tests and procedures to ensure compliance with IPT standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Hold and maintain a Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top-Secret/SCI.
• US citizenship is required due to customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform system integration activities through the life cycle of F18 block upgrades.
• Interface with IPT and external organizations on weapons integration and planning.
• Develop/test AEA/EW subsystems, document test points and procedures.
• Lead/document reviews of requirements, interface and system-level studies.
• Provide engineering analysis and solutions for complex design challenges.
• Develop documentation for tests and ensure conformance to standards.
• Respond to fleet inquiries with technically sound guidance.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

5+ years experience

Systems integration

Engineering design

Integration testing

Documentation & procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AMPSS

OPS

OSEE

Job description

Salary Range: $96,757 - $114,000

Airborne Electronic Warfare (AEW) Systems Integration Engineer supporting the F/A-18 & EA-18G Integrated Product Team (IPT) the incumbent will be required to support requirements analysis, acquisition, test, and Fleet support for AEA and/or EW sub-systems integration efforts as required.

Essential Job Functions:

Must perform system integration activities throughout the life cycle of the F18 block upgrades. Independently interface with all levels of the F18. IPT as well as external organizations (e.g. Program Office, Technical Program Office (TPO), NAVAIR, Boeing, NGC, etc.) on matters related to Weapons integration, project planning, scheduling, document preparation, engineering assessments and integration planning.

Provide Engineering support for the requirements, development and testing of AEA and/or EW sub-systems to include developing and documenting test points and procedures; analyzing data, and evaluation of software performance.

Attend and participate in required system milestone meetings and technical interchange meetings as required.

Follow and identify processes and procedures to develop documentation (detailed procedures, data packages, etc.) for system level milestones and tests in accordance with F18 IPT standards, specifications and procedures.

Lead and participate in the reviews of system level documentation such as requirements documents, specifications documents, interface documents, and studies.

Incumbent will provide engineering analysis, recommendations and solutions for complex challenges during system design and anomaly corrections.

Ensure required documentation (detailed procedures, etc.) is developed for all tests and is in accordance with current standards and processes.

Respond to inquiries from fleet operators and support personnel. Provide technically sound recommendations and guidance to managers, supervisors, peers, and sponsors on specific technical aspects of EA-18G sub-systems.

The incumbent will be required to utilize Asset Management, Planning, and Scheduling Solution (AMPSS), Operational Flight Program Project Status (OPS) and Open system Engineering Environment (OSEE) requirements management software.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Bachelor's Degree with an engineering major (including those specified for Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineers are acceptable) with 5 or more years of experience.

Hold and maintain a Secret security clearance. Must be clearable to the Top-Secret/SCI level.

Integration, Software Engineering, Program Technical Services, Design, Fabrication and Integration Services, Aircraft Modification Services or Training Services as applicable.

Desired Skills:

Experience with F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft platforms.