Avionics Systems Engineer – Airworthiness & Safety

Diaconia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia is seeking a seasoned systems engineer to support Air Force weapon systems, applying engineering principles to improve performance and safety.

You will handle requirements development, system safety, airworthiness processes, and program documentation, and participate in reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a structured engineering environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-certified engineering degree required.
• Familiarity with U.S. DoD and U.S. Air Force engineering principles and acquisition lifecycle.
• Must have Air Force engineering experience as a contractor, government employee, or service member.
• Must have avionics experience/skillset.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering and scientific principles to improve performance and sustainability of Air Force weapon systems.
• Support MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness criteria application to aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Assist in translating operational requirements into weapon system requirements for design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide rapid response engineering support for critical safety and supportability issues.
• Assist in preparation and review of key program documentation (ICD, ORD/CDD, CONOPS, CPD, SRD, SEP, TEMP, PESHE, PPP, TTPs, IAS, SCG).
• Contribute to milestone reviews and staff briefs; participate in SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TIM, PMR.

Skills

Avionics expertise

Air Force experience

OSS&E compliance

Security clearance

System safety analysis

Technical communication

Education

ABET Certified Degree

Job description

Diaconia is seeking a seasoned systems engineer to support Air Force weapon systems, applying engineering principles to improve performance and safety.

You will handle requirements development, system safety, airworthiness processes, and program documentation, and participate in reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a structured engineering environment.