Avionics Engineering Support F-16 WAM (Secret) - 5

Credence; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Credence is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineering Support in Clearfield, Utah. The role focuses on supporting the Air Force F-16 program, requiring expertise in avionics and systems engineering. Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral Degree in a related field, a secret security clearance, and have substantial experience (10+ years) in the technical discipline related to fighter aircraft. Credence offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least an active or current secret security clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical discipline, 5 in the Department of Defense.
• Knowledge of Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) required.

Responsibilities

• Support the regeneration of F-16 aircraft.
• Identify Engineering Change Proposals and ensure compliance with TCTOs.
• Provide avionics support to F-16 decision makers.

Skills

Avionics engineering

Systems engineering

Supply chain risk assessment

Project management

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in related field

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

Job description

At Credence, we support our clients' mission‑critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting‑edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an immediate opening for an Avionics Engineering Support at the senior level who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM (AFLCMC/WAM) directorate, F‑16 division at Hill AFB, UT.

F‑16 "Viper" AFLCMC/WAM is headquartered at Hill Air Force Base with units located at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, Tyndall Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, and Davis‑Mountain Air Force Base. The F‑16 "Viper" is a multi‑role fighter jet delivering air‑to‑air, air‑to‑ground, and surveillance capabilities for the United States Air Force (USAF) and Coalition Partners.

The F‑16 program has the largest Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program in U.S. history producing over 4,500 jets for 24 countries. Each F‑16 FMS case is uniquely tailored to country requirements / development / funding. Presently, FMS production orders exist through 2030. Additionally, the F‑16 program includes the Multi‑National Fighter Program (MNFP). MNFP is not a typical FMS program, but a unique, cooperative USAF and development program implemented through the FMS process under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). MNFP began in 1975 with the countries of Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway; Portugal joined in 200.

Responsibilities

• Support the regeneration and conversion of Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) stored Block 15/25/30 F‑16 aircraft to the Aerial Target Program
• Support requirements definition, systems engineering milestone review oversight, approval of subsystem‑level designs, verification of completed software and hardware designs, aircraft design and development, ground and flight test support, and avionics integration
• Identify Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), and avionics changes on potential aircraft supporting the F‑16 program, including determining ECP feasibility and ensuring compliance with TCTOs
• Support site visits to help identify facility upgrades and/or improvements required to support F‑16 operations
• Support TIMs by providing discussion inputs and avionics recommendations; assist with kit proofs in support of F‑16 TCTO development; and provide aircraft hands‑on support as required
• Assess the integrity/capability of the F‑16 supply system to ensure spares and repair capabilities are available to accomplish required refurbishments and follow‑on support
• Identify potential or actual gaps and other risks in the supply chain
• Provide avionics‑related inputs to F‑16 decision makers regarding the number and blocks of F‑16 aircraft that could create a fleet and provide a pool of parts to support that fleet
• Identify regeneration elements, including requirements documentation preparation, budgeting, collecting cost data, and estimating F‑16 SPO resources required to regenerate the weapon system
• Attend and provide technical inputs to coordination meetings as required; support program management meetings and PMRs
• Actively accomplish both sustainment and modernization efforts for Drone Peculiar Equipment (DPE) components, including troubleshooting current system issues, dispositioning DPE component issues to resolve field‑level issues, developing replacement solutions due to DMS, reliability, or product improvements, coordinating development of new capabilities driven by government requirements, and providing input to and coordinating technical requirements for emerging requirements

Requirements

• Must have at least an active or current secret security clearance verifiable in the Defense Information for Security (DISS)
• Master's or Doctoral Degree in a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, at least five (5) of which must be in the DoW
• OR, Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoW
• OR, a minimum of fifteen (15) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight (8) of which must be in the DoW
• In addition, recommend an ABET‑accredited electrical engineering degree. Recommend a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in fighter aircraft avionics engineering. Recommend knowledge of and experience with Operational Flight Programs (OFPs)

Desired Areas of Expertise

• Aircraft experience in avionics (navigation, communication, radar, etc.)
• Aircraft experience in electrical systems (power generation and distribution, battery, etc.)
• Aircraft experience in electro‑mechanical systems (flight controls, etc.)
• Relevant and recent experience shepherding projects/programs through government acquisition processes, to include development, validation, verification, integration, and fielding

Benefits

• 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