Electrical/Avionics Systems Engineering Support - Journeyman

Astrion; Dayton, The Prairies at Wright Field (OH, OH); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Astrion is seeking an Electrical Avionics Integration Engineer (Journeyman) to support the HC/MC-130 Recapitalization program at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role requires DoD experience and competences across system development, integration, and lifecycle sustainment.

Responsibilities include technical analyses, requirements development, and support for airworthiness determinations, design reviews, and supplier coordination.

Formación

• Three years of relevant experience in a related field, including DoD support.
• Degree must be from an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong application of engineering principles and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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 for decision-making.
• Review and validate engineering specifications, ICDs, data, and documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Develop and review system requirements, engineering changes, and technical justifications.
• Provide technical direction for propulsion systems, electronic sensors, and defensive avionics to ensure performance and survivability.
• Translate user needs into system requirements and support architecture reviews.

Conocimientos

Multidisciplinary engineering

DoD program experience

Systems integration

Problem solving

Ethics & professional development

Educación

ABET-accredited program

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in related field

Herramientas

Engineering tools

Testing methods

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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 Fixed Wing Branch HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program, at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This is an ACAT IC program designed to replace the aging fleet of Air Combat Command (ACC) HC-130P/N aircraft and Air Force (AF) Special Operations Command (AFSOC) MC-130E/H/P. The MC-130 Recap aircraft is a versatile multi-mission tactical airlifter, principally focused on providing the combatant commander with strategic reconnaissance, direct action, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian relief capability. WIU 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

• 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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