Aircraft& Store Integration Engineer

Credence; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Credence has an immediate need for an Aircraft & Store Integration Engineer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin AFB, FL. This role provides the knowledge and experience to deliver weapons systems engineering across the acquisition lifecycle, focusing on integration and testing of armament systems.

You will collaborate with program management, logistics, test and cybersecurity teams to ensure performance, manage interface control, and support technical reviews and

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• BS in related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR MS with 3 years.
• Experience with DoD acquisition programs or similar environments.
• Experience in system development, integration, and sustainment.
• Experience establishing and managing Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG) and ICP.
• Experience integrating weapons and carriage systems and JMPS / mission planning changes.
• Experience with armament systems.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Knowledge of DoD lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD acquisition lifecycle activities from analysis to operations.
• Develop requirements, traceability, and verification.
• Conduct system design, integration, and technical analysis.
• Develop and review technical documentation and reports.
• Support technical reviews and program milestone activities.
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements.
• Assist risk identification and mitigation planning.

Skills

Secret clearance

Systems engineering

DoD acquisition

Requirements analysis

Interface control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

JMPS

MIL-STD-1760

Job description

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver on a scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest‑Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world‑changing federal challenges.

Position Summary

Credence has an immediate need for a Aircraft & Store Integration Engineer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides the knowledge and experience to efficiently and effectively deliver weapons systems engineering capabilities in support of the acquisition process. The Air Dominance Division is responsible for developing, producing, and sustaining our nation’s Counter‑Air and Counter‑Air Defense capabilities, as well as the aerial targets that support realistic training and weapons testing. Their mission is focused on delivering advanced, high‑impact armament technologies that ensure the joint force maintains air dominance in contested environments.

Our Systems Engineers apply and execute the following technical processes: requirements definition and analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification and validation, transition, decision analysis, technical planning, technical assessment, requirements management, risk management, configuration management, technical data management, and interface management.

This job is onsite at Eglin AFB, FL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the duties listed below:

• Support systems engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification
• Conduct system design, integration, and technical analysis activities
• Develop and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface documents, and engineering reports
• Support technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) and program milestone activities
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
• Analyze system performance and recommend design or process improvements
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
• Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making

• Must have an active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments
• Experience supporting system development, integration, and/or sustainment activities
• Experience establishing and managing Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), and the development of Interface Control Plans (ICP).
• Experience integrating weapons and carriage systems into the aircraft and/or airborne platform Operational Flight Programs (OFP); management of the development, update, and assessment of proposed changes to mission planning systems such as the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) to support the activities necessary to accomplish mission planning for weapon systems
• Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
• All engineering support requiring a bachelor’s degree or greater must have an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college of engineering degree.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in analyzing host aircraft/store compatibility requirements and developing interface control documents for captive carriage and release/launch of Armament Systems in compliance with MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-3014, MIL-A-8591, and Universal Armament Interface (UAI) protocols.
• Knowledge and experience in the mechanical, aerodynamic, electrical, logical, and logistical compatibility between United States (US) and foreign fighter/bomber/UAV aircraft, suspension and release equipment, and stores (including their embedded computer hardware and software systems).
• Knowledge and experience with aircraft and store electrical power and avionics systems (i.e., seeker, sensors, fire control, mission computer, pilot/vehicle interface, stores management system, GPS, INS, control actuators).

Why This Role Matters

• Real-World Impact— Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-being.
• Growth-Oriented Environment— Learn from technical leaders, innovate within Agentic AI, and mentor those around you in AI best practices.
• Culture of Empowerment— You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, trust, collaboration, and mission success.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by technology and its people!

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development