Avionics Hardware Engineering Support F-16 WAM (Top-Secret)

Credence; Kentucky; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Job summary

Credence is seeking a senior Avionics Hardware Engineering Support to back AFLCMC/WAM for F-16 missions. The role involves designing, developing, and testing computer systems, integrating mission computers, and ensuring airworthiness across multiple bases.

Responsibilities include hardware/software integration, system testing, and supporting weapons integration, with a focus on OSA standards and DoD requirements. A top-secret clearance and ABET-accredited engineering degree are required.

Qualifications

• Must have an active/top-secret clearance verifiable in DoD systems.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree required or equivalent.
• Master’s/Doctoral degree plus extensive DoD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support System Design and Development by researching, designing, developing, and testing computer systems and components.

Skills

System design and development

Software engineering

Hardware integration

Open Systems Architecture (OSA)

Airworthiness approvals

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace)

Master’s or Doctoral degree in a related field

DoD-relevant experience (years)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Overview

Credence has an immediate opening for an Avionics Hardware 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 Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The 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-Monthan 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.

Responsibilities

• Support System Design and Development by researching, designing, developing, and testing computer systems and their components.
• Support next‑generation mission computer procurement and integration, including recommending best practices for implementing new software and hardware solutions and applying a thorough understanding of industry computer, firmware, memory, CPU, GPU, and middleware solutions.
• Integrate Open Systems Architecture (OSA) standards for hardware solutions, coordinate with software developers, and facilitate airworthiness approvals.
• Support Software Engineering by designing, developing, and modifying software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes.
• Support hardware and software integration to ensure embedded hardware and software systems function together effectively.
• Provide ongoing technical support for computer systems, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Support weapons integration and test efforts for air‑to‑air missiles, air‑to‑ground guided and gravity weapons, and ammunition.
• Support software system testing and validation procedures to ensure quality and performance.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, and status.
• Support engineering and technical requirements derivation, design, development, integration, verification, qualification for airworthiness certification, and fielding of F‑16 mission computer upgrades.

Education, Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have at least an active or current top‑secret security clearance verifiable in the Defense Information for Security (DISS).
• For engineering positions, must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with a major in engineering from a college or university with an ABET‑accredited engineering program for the degree requirements of the position, such as electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering. Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for these positions. The degree must have been received in the year of, or any year after, the original date of accreditation.
• 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 DoD.
• 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 DoD.
• 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 DoD.
• Recommend an ABET‑accredited degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering. Recommend a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in fighter aircraft avionics engineering. Recommend expertise in U.S. military aircraft mission computers and Operational Flight Program (OFP) development, including translating and re‑hosting programs from older to newer computer languages and computer processors.

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