Architecture Engineer

Socket.dev; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Architecture Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support the Army Aviation Capability Program Executive. You will work with the MBSE/Architecture IPT, coordinate with OEM, and contribute to system architecture decisions across design reviews.

The role requires a Bachelor's in aerospace/CS, 5+ years in aerospace or MBSE, and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance. Travel up to 15% and strong communication with military leadership and contractors are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Aerospace, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years in aerospace, MBSE, or systems engineering.
• Knowledge of Army Rotorcraft design and airworthiness processes.
• Experience with SRR/PDR/CDR and risk management.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to leadership and OEM.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Support MBSE/Architecture IPT with agendas and minutes, coordinating with OEM.
• Present briefings, support trade studies, and lead tech interchange with OEM and suppliers.
• Use MBSE tools for CDRL reviews covering requirements, hazards, safety, and interfaces.
• Provide engineering support for air vehicle development and milestones (SRR/SFR/PDR/CDR).
• Plan architecture activities: reviews, validation, verification, testing, production with OEM coordination.
• Support mission systems engineering from prelim to detailed design and subsystem support.
• Ensure Weapon System architecture meets FAF requirements.
• Ensure data rights align with contract requirements and MOSA objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MBSE

System Engineering

Aerospace Systems

Technical Leadership

Military Standards

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Aerospace/CS

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MIL-STD-810

MIL-STD-882

DAU framework

Job description

Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for an Architecture Engineer to support an Army Aviation Capability Program Executive (CPE). This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provide technical and engineering support for the MBSE/Architecture Integrated Product Team, including developing and managing meeting agendas, briefings, action items, and meeting minutes. This includes coordination with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

• Present technical briefings, support trade studies, and provide overall technical and engineering support for all aspects of weapon systems and associated subsystems. This encompasses identifying process gaps, problem analysis, and developing solutions in coordination with team members. Lead technical interchange meetings with OEM and sub-vendors regarding system architecture.

• Utilize model-based environments for OEM CDRL reviews, encompassing requirements, verification, hazard assessments, system safety, architecture, maintenance analysis, and interface design.

• Provide comprehensive engineering support for air vehicle development, including Delta SRR/SFR, PDRs, CDRs, FCA, SVR, PCA, FRR, and materiel release activities. This also includes supporting Milestone B and C documentation and decisions. The position also provides support for modeling, simulation, and verification of survivability against various threats.

• Plan and execute all architecture-related activities, which include documentation reviews, OEM architecture design review, validation, verification, testing, and production. Coordination with FLRAA OEM's to ensure adherence to architecture requirements is critical.

• Support mission systems engineering throughout the design process, progressing from preliminary to detailed design, architecture validation & verification, and subsequent support for associated subsystems.

• Ensure the Weapon System architecture meets the requirements of the FAF (presumably a specific framework or standard).

• Ensure data rights assertions conform to contract requirements for data rights regarding Government Purposed Rights, etc. Mitigate restricted rights protections to ensure MOSA acquisition objectives are adhered.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.

• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in aerospace systems, MBSE, and/or Systems Engineering.

• Strong working knowledge of Army Rotorcraft design, maintenance, systems/subsystems, and military airworthiness qualification processes.

• Demonstrated experience executing systems engineering processes, including system-level reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical risk management.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead technical meetings and present complex data to military leadership and OEM contractors.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.

• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

• Prior experience working within or directly supporting DoW CPE Aviation or Aviation defense program.

• Familiarity with military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516) and the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) framework.

Equal Opportunity

Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.