Aircraft Systems Avionics Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Patterson (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Systems Avionics Engineer to support critical U.S. Air Force capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with customers and contractors, ensuring the safety and performance of avionics systems. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to national defense while enjoying a supportive work environment focused on employee ownership and growth. With a commitment to excellence, this company provides a range of benefits including flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a robust 401k match. If you are passionate about avionics and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Life and disability insurance

Zero deductible health insurance plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant DoD Avionics experience required.
• Experience on special access programs as a sub-system lead engineer.

Responsibilities

• Support development and review of documentation required by DoDI 5000.02.
• Assist with execution of the USAF Airworthiness process.

Skills

DoD Avionics experience

Systems integration processes

Fault tolerance

Safety Critical Function analysis

Verification techniques

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

System Integration Laboratory (SIL)

Job description

Overview

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Aircraft Systems Avionics Engineer in Dayton, OH.

The Aircraft Systems Avionics Engineer (Computer Systems and Software Airworthiness) will support Air Force Life Cycle Management Center customer at WPAFB, OH. The customer Program Office provides planning and acquisition of cost-effective, long-term critical U.S. Air Force capabilities in an Integrated Product Team structure. The candidate will work side by side with customers and other contractors in the Program Office. Working with the customer, the candidate will also interface with major defense contractors who supply critical defense capabilities. The majority of the work will be performed in the customer workspace. Some travel is expected, up to 20%.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

Duties to be independently executed include but are not limited to:

• Be familiar with the DoD acquisitions process.
• Support development and review of the full range of documentation and products required by DoDI 5000.02.
• Assist with execution of the USAF Airworthiness process per MIL-HDBK-516 and the AF Life-Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) processes prescribed by AFMCI 63-1201.
• Support requirements development, allocation, and verification.
• Support review and evaluation of weapon system design, analyses, and verification documentation and reports.
• Gather and develop technical and business data necessary to build and, as required, present program briefs.
• Support program meetings, working groups, and technical and business reviews as needed.
• Analyze equipment and software performance deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Support development of contract and documentation changes and updates.
• Support source selections in a technical advisory role as requested.
• Familiarization with different tactical Datalinks and aircraft communication systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant DoD Avionics experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience on a special access program as a sub-system lead engineer within a recognized ACAT I program office.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, integrating and testing Avionics (Computer Systems & Software), to ensure adequate performance, safety, integrity, and airworthiness.
• Demonstrated experience assessing hardware, software, and systems are qualified to meet airworthiness criteria, especially criteria in MIL-HBK-516, section 15.

Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience in:

• Software and computer system architectures.
• Software and systems integration processes.
• Fault tolerance.
• Computer system hardware and software criticality identification.
• Safety Critical Function (SCF) thread analysis.
• Verification techniques for software, hardware and system integration.
• Developing/maintaining System Integration Laboratory (SIL) facilities with high fidelity test capabilities to V&V software and hardware.
• System integration verification coverage.
• Operational Flight Program (OFP) build, load, and flight release process.
• Functional compatibility of all software and hardware.

Education Requirements:

• An ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Clearance Requirements:
Security Clearance Level Required: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance, current within five (5) years, based upon a T5 or T5R investigation (formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or SSBI Periodic Review (SBPR)).

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required.

#LI-DB1