DTP-N System Engineer

DCS Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the F/A-18 and EA-18G Integrated Product Team. The role involves requirements analysis, documentation preparation, and system integration. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and a Secret security clearance. The ideal candidate will also have experience with DTP-N and F/A-18 aircraft platforms, ensuring technical support for fleet operators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• U.S. citizenship required due to sensitive requirements.
• Secret security clearance with potential for Top-Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements analysis and system integration for F/A-18 operations.
• Interface with external organizations for project planning and integration.
• Develop system level documentation and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

System integration

Engineering analysis

Technical documentation

Project planning

Weapons integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Asset Management software

Planning and Scheduling Solution (AMPSS)

Open System Engineering Environment (OSEE)

Job description

As Distributed Targeting Processor -Networked (DTP-N) Systems Engineer supporting the F/A-18 and EA-18G Integrated Product Team (IPT) the incumbent will be required to support requirements analysis, acquisition, test, and Fleet support for DTP-N and other CNI / AVMS efforts as required.

Essential Job Functions:

Must perform system integration activities throughout the life cycle of the F18 block upgrades. Independently interface with all levels of the F18. IPT as well as external organizations (e.g. Program Office, Technical Program Office (TPO), NAVAIR, Boeing, NGC, etc.) on matters related to Weapons integration, project planning, scheduling, document preparation, engineering assessments and integration planning.

Attend and participate in required system milestone meetings and technical interchange meetings as required.

Follow and identify processes and procedures to develop documentation (detailed procedures, data packages, etc.) for system level milestones and tests in accordance with F18 IPT standards, specifications and procedures.

Lead and participate in the reviews of system level documentation such as requirements documents, specifications documents, interface documents, and studies.

Incumbent will provide engineering analysis, recommendations and solutions for complex challenges during system design and anomaly corrections.

Ensure required documentation (detailed procedures, etc.) is developed for all tests and is in accordance with current standards and processes.

Respond to inquiries from fleet operators and support personnel. Provide technically sound recommendations and guidance to managers, supervisors, peers, and sponsors on specific technical aspects of F18 Weapons Systems.

The incumbent will be required to utilize Asset Management, Planning, and Scheduling Solution (AMPSS), Operational Flight Program Project Status (OPS) and Open system Engineering Environment (OSEE) requirements management software.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Bachelor's Degree with an engineering major (including those specified for Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineers are acceptable) with 5 or more years of experience.

Hold and maintain a Secret security clearance. Must be clearable to the Top-Secret/SCI level.

Integration, Software Engineering, Program Technical Services, Design, Fabrication and Integration Services, Aircraft Modification Services or Training Services as applicable.

Desired Skills:

Experience with DTP-N.

Experience with F/a-18 and EA-18G aircraft platforms.