Architecture Engineer

Avion Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an Architecture Engineer to support the Army Aviation Capability Program Executive (CPE). The role emphasizes MBSE-driven system architecture and coordination with OEM contractors.

You will lead architecture-related activities, conduct reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR), perform analyses, and ensure data rights align with contract needs while supporting Milestone decisions. Requires U.S. citizenship and up to 15% travel.

Qualifications

• 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 airworthiness qualification processes.
• Experience executing system-level reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to lead technical meetings and present data to military leadership and OEM contractors.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.
• Travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support for MBSE/Architecture IPT, coordinating with OEM.
• Present technical briefings, support trade studies, and assist in system architecture decisions with OEM/sub-vendors.
• Use model-based environments for CDRL reviews covering requirements, verification, hazard assessments, safety, architecture, and interfaces.
• Support air vehicle development activities and milestone documentation (PDR, CDR, FCA, SVR, PCA, FRR) including survivability verification.
• Plan and execute architecture-related activities: reviews, validation, verification, testing, and production coordination with FLRAA OEMs.
• Support mission systems engineering from preliminary to detailed design and subsystems validation.
• Ensure Weapon System architecture meets FAF requirements and data rights per contract.

Skills

MBSE

Systems Engineering

Technical Leadership

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited program in Aerospace/CS

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.