F-35 WIPT Software Integration Engineer

DCS Corp; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is hiring a Weapon System Software Integration Engineer for the F-35 Lightning II at Eglin AFB, Florida. The role involves coordinating and evaluating software-related tasks for weapons integration and certification of F-35 systems. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field, and at least 12 years of experience in aerospace programs. The position requires strong briefing and interpersonal skills and can involve travel 1-2 times per month.

Qualifications

• 12 years relevant experience in a Weapon or Aircraft Systems Program Office/Program Management Office.
• 5+ years integrating airborne weapons systems.
• Knowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle process related to weapons systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor F-35 aircraft/weapon integration software activities.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations for software development standardized processes.
• Coordinate and participate in laboratory, ground, and flight tests.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Interpersonal skills

Briefing skills

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or STEM related field

Job description

Weapon System Software Integration Engineer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, Joint Program Office, Weapons Integration Product Team (WIPT) providing software engineering support for planning, coordinating and evaluating all weapons software-related tasks for integration and certification of USAF, USMC & USN F-35 weapons systems. This position is located at Eglin AFB, Florida, and is not eligible for telework.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, coordinate and monitor F-35 aircraft/weapon integration software-related activities for compliance with F-35 System Requirement Documents, Universal Armament Interface Documents, and additional requirements documents as required using software engineering best practices.
• Support a team of F-35 Weapon Integrators: monitor, evaluate and provide technical recommendations to ensure software development activities follow standardized processes, and the mechanization of weapons interoperability and functionality are implemented in aircraft software to support warfighter requirements.
• Maintain software sustainment oversight for all assigned F-35 Weapons Integration tasks. Coordinate and synchronize aircraft integration activities and relative roadmaps with the Weapon System Program Offices, Weapon Program Management Offices, and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company.
• Track all weapon software updates via spreadsheets; provide testing recommendations as required to update certifications with new aircraft and weapon software.
• Review all pertinent aircraft and weapon software documentation and provide engineering assessments and recommendations for certification.
• Support Joint Interface Control Working Group meetings, Program Management Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings and IPT status meetings as required. When required, serve as government interface manager for assigned weapon system software integration.
• Review Developmental Test (DT) flight clearances regarding software stores functional assessment (e.g., Software Weapons Integration Release Memorandum; Air Vehicle Software Release Memorandum; Flight Series Data) and provide recommendation to the Government on concurrence or rejection of DT flight clearances.
• Coordinate and participate in Mission Systems Integration laboratory, ground and flight tests. Monitor, review and comment on test plans, test procedures, and test results. Provide inputs to flight test planning; ensure inputs align with data requirements of the Technical Area/Subject Matter Expert(s).
• Prepare monthly inputs to F-35 Air Vehicle / Mission Systems (AV/MS) briefings to leadership.

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain program security clearances.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or STEM related field plus 12 years relevant experience in a Weapon or Aircraft Systems Program Office/Program Management Office.
• Demonstrated experience of 5+ years integrating airborne weapons systems, to include systems/software engineering, test, and/or program management expertise.
• Working knowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle process & relevancy to assigned weapon(s) system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fighter aircraft weapons, practices and policies is preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze a variety of weapons program information, make sound judgments concerning weapons integration activities, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to senior military and government leadership.
• Good briefing, interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Travel: 1-2 times per month with 3-5 days per trip; Foreign travel is unlikely but possible.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.