F-16 Sensors Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Sumaria Systems, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking an experienced F-16 Sensors Engineer SME to support FMS programs at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree, have extensive experience in fighter weapon systems integration, and be able to efficiently communicate technical information to USAF leaders and stakeholders. This full-time position also requires a TS/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in the technical discipline, with five in DoD.
• 15 years of F-16 fighter systems integration experience.
• Experience in avionics sensor development/integration engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of integration and acquisition strategies for F-16 programs.
• Support translation of requirements into acquisition program requirements.
• Assist with Systems Engineering Master Plans development.
• Support ground and flight test anomaly resolution.
• Support Information Assurance and Anti-Tamper programs.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Fighter platform avionics sensor development

Integration engineering

Government engineering support

Education

Master's Degree

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the F-16 Sensors Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) role at Sumaria Systems, LLC.

Seeking a top-notch avionics/sensors engineer to work as part of a team of subject matter experts. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills as candidate will work closely with USAF and F-16 senior leaders, foreign military sales customers, higher headquarters staff, and other key stakeholders associated with FMS production and modernization programs.

Candidate will work as part of a team of SMEs to assist F-16 FMS country teams and the Government engineering staff on a wide variety of engineering, acquisition and program protection tasks in support of aircraft production and modification efforts.

Responsibilities

• Shall assist the Government in the development, implementation and execution of integration and acquisition strategies for multiple F-16 USAF, FMS programs.
• Shall support translation of customer requirements into acquisition program requirements and support requirements development for hardware and software including F-16 PVI development.
• Shall support sensor development and integration engineering, and overall F-16 systems engineering for F-16 OFP software and hardware development, integration, test and fielding. Shall assist with development of Systems Engineering Master Plans (SEMP), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), and review contractor reports.
• Shall support ground and flight test anomaly resolution and troubleshooting for F-16 sensor integration and development programs.
• Shall support F-16 Information Assurance (IA) and Anti-Tamper (AT) program to include IA and AT program requirements and solutions.
• Shall support fighter platform avionics sensor integration including fire control, stores management, pilot displays, electronic warfare defensive equipment, and other avionic subsystem integration and test.

Qualifications

Education: Master\'s Degree highly desired.

• Master\'s Degree and 12 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD
• OR, BA/BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD

Experience:

Recommend 15 years of F-16 fighter weapons systems integration program office experience with detailed knowledge of all USAF and FMS configurations to address requirements. Recommend multi-discipline expertise. Recommend at least fifteen years of experience of fighter platform avionic sensor development/integration engineering (minimum of 10 years). Shall support F-16 USAF, and FMS systems integration and configuration knowledge in order to identify integration and performance methods and risks.

Travel: Yes

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Position Type: Full Time

Work Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing