Electrical/Avionics Systems Engineering Support - Journeyman

Astrion; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks an Electrical Avionics Integration Engineer - Journeyman to support Wright Patterson AFB, OH, under AFLCMC/WIU. The role emphasizes integration, lifecycle sustainment, and airworthiness for avionics and propulsion subsystems.

Qualified candidates have ABET-accredited degrees, DoD experience, and a Secret clearance. You will work with multidisciplinary teams on design reviews, trade studies, and documentation to support DoD programs.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required with 3 years DoD experience or 7 years directly related experience with required certifications.
• Degree must be from an ABET-accredited program.
• Solid grounding in engineering principles, math, science and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with industry-standard engineering tools, methods and testing.

Responsibilities

• Support system development, trade studies, technical advisory services and lifecycle sustainment.
• Resolve complex technical and maintenance issues across design, modification, and sustainment programs.
• Conduct analyses of design alternatives, system changes and integration risks.
• Review and validate engineering specifications, ICDs, data, manuals for compliance.
• Develop and review system requirements, engineering changes and technical justifications.
• Support airworthiness determinations, MIL-HDBK-516, OSS&E requirements.
• Provide direction for propulsion systems, electronic sensors and avionics for performance and survivability.
• Translate user needs into system requirements and support architecture reviews.
• Participate in design reviews (PDR/CDR/FDR) and interface working groups.
• Support source selections and engineering inputs for PWSs, RFPs, and CDRLs.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Experience with DoD programs

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field

Tools

Engineering tools

Job description

Overview

Electrical Avionics Integration Engineer - Journeyman

Electrical Avionics Integration Engineer - Journeyman

LOCATION:

WPAFB, Dayton, OH

JOB STATUS:

Full-Time

CLEARANCE:

Secret, Must be a US Citizen

TRAVEL:

10%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Electrical/Avionics Systems Engineering Support, Journeyman position supporting the Special Operations Forces and Personnel Recovery Division (AFLCMC/WIU), at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. WIS is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), which is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications, Experience, Skills)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with three years of relevant experience, including DoD support; or seven years of directly related experience with required certifications, including five years of DoD support.
• Degree must be from an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong application of engineering principles and problem-solving skills grounded in math, science, and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with industry-standard engineering tools, methods, and testing.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams with a commitment to engineering ethics and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Apply multidisciplinary engineering expertise to support system development, trade studies, technical advisory services, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Resolve complex technical and maintenance issues across design, modification, and sustainment programs.
• Conduct technical analyses of design alternatives, system changes, and integration risks to support decision-making.
• Review and validate engineering specifications, ICDs, technical data, manuals, and documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Develop and review system requirements, engineering changes, baseline updates, and technical justifications.
• Support airworthiness determinations, MFR development, MIL-HDBK-516 compliance, and OSS&E requirements.
• Provide technical direction for propulsion systems, electronic sensors, and defensive avionics to ensure performance and survivability.
• Translate user needs into system requirements; support CDD/CPD development, architecture reviews, and interoperability assessments.
• Participate in and document outcomes from design reviews (PDR, CDR, FDR), TIMs, TPWGs, and interface working groups.
• Support source selections and develop engineering inputs for PWSs, RFPs, CDRLs, and acquisition strategies.
• Serve as an Electrical Engineer on multispecialty teams supporting aircraft R&D, acquisition, production, and sustainment.
• Evaluate electrical systems, GSE/SE requirements, test data, and overall system performance.
• Review engineering changes, nonconformance reports, OEM failure analyses, and corrective actions.
• Support mishap investigations, risk assessments, mitigation planning, and coordination with USAF safety boards and OEMs.
• Assist with R&M oversight, parts procurement planning, and coordination with Equipment Specialists to address TO and support impacts.

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