FMS Systems Engineer: Naval Aviation Integration Lead

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group (ACE Group), LLC; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A veteran-owned small business in Maryland is seeking an experienced FMS Systems Engineer to oversee the technical effort related to weapon systems for foreign military allies. Responsibilities include leading technical meetings, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and managing contractor performance. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years in Systems Engineering, with a strong background in Naval Aviation, and must hold an active Top-Secret clearance. The position supports U.S. military initiatives in a collaborative role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with current background check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with eligibility for classified information access.

Responsibilities

• Administer and lead technical interchange meetings.
• Oversee contractor and vendor performance related to milestones.
• Support planning and conducting System Engineering Technical Reviews.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Technical Problem Solving

Education

MS or MA in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline

Tools

Technical Documentation

Job description

Description

The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Systems Engineer will oversee the technical and engineering effort related to fielding of a weapon system to FMS allies. This will include integration of the weapon system with FMS aircraft and ground/surface/subsurface launch systems as well as execution of qualification, safety, program protection, performance, electromagnetic environmental effects (E3), lethality, and airworthiness testing to ensure all system requirements are satisfied. The systems engineer will help balance requirements and expectations between the FMS and Domestic organizations. The Systems Engineer shall possess experience with NAVAIR weapons and/or aircraft/ground/surface/subsurface launch system development; FMS experience is desired.

Description

The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Systems Engineer will oversee the technical and engineering effort related to fielding of a weapon system to FMS allies. This will include integration of the weapon system with FMS aircraft and ground/surface/subsurface launch systems as well as execution of qualification, safety, program protection, performance, electromagnetic environmental effects (E3), lethality, and airworthiness testing to ensure all system requirements are satisfied. The systems engineer will help balance requirements and expectations between the FMS and Domestic organizations. The Systems Engineer shall possess experience with NAVAIR weapons and/or aircraft/ground/surface/subsurface launch system development; FMS experience is desired.

The candidate must be an experienced systems engineering professional that is highly motivated and capable of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The candidate will work closely with other engineers and scientists to solve complex technical problems and act as strategic adviser regarding all elements of the project. The candidate must be a team-oriented self-starter and leader with the ability to multi-task, communicate effectively, resolve conflicts in a constructive manner, and produce quality products efficiently. The candidate must be adept at balancing technical rigor with risk acceptance to ensure programs are executed in an accelerated fashion in support of various US strategic Department of War (DoW) initiatives.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Administer and lead technical interchange meetings, working groups and design reviews
• Oversee contractor and vendor performance relative to program milestones and assess timeliness of deliverables and conformance to requirements
• Provide support for planning and conducting System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), Test and Evaluation support including flight test planning, scheduling, flight clearances, and system/subsystem certification
• Support Engineering Investigations (EIs), which includes on-site support, by performing engineering analysis, testing, data review and report writing
• Resolve issues, tasks and action items; manage, archive and organize program-related engineering information and documentation; and utilize joint Contractor / Government best practices to vet and resolve aviation-specific engineering challenges with program management and logistics personnel
• Provide support for requirements management by researching, analyzing, collecting and developing presentations to support the development of the technical requirements for the air/ground/surface/subsurface platforms, weapon systems and related subsystems they will be supporting
• Provide system engineering expertise on system architecture, interface, and integration management
• Conduct independent technical review of program documentation
• Provide systems engineering expertise on airworthiness management of EDRAP, flight clearances, NATOPS, NATIP, and technical directives
• Assist with deficiency, safety hazard and resolution management
• Oversight and coordination of configuration requirements
• Assist with tailoring the technical scope of effort for applicability to FMS requirements
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of recent and relevant experience, 3 of which must be related to performing Systems Engineering functions in support of Naval Aviation, to include the Systems Engineering milestones and reviews of the Acquisition process and the associated documentation.
• MS or MA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related scientific discipline. A BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related scientific discipline AND an additional 4 years of recent and relevant experience (totaling 14) may be substituted for an MS or MA degree.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with current background investigation
  
  

ACE Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides expertise in the operational application of current and future airborne weapons systems, with an emphasis on their lethality and survivability in the Battlespace. Our employees draw from a wealth of personal, professional and company experience to provide our Nation’s decision makers with the knowledge required to optimally equip our Armed Services with affordable, lethal and survivable weapons systems.

We serve as our customers’ most trusted agents in their goal of producing enterprise-wide survivability investments and executable programs. We fill key roles within customer offices, offering critical knowledge regarding design, development, procurement, and test and evaluation of new and upgraded weapons and platforms.

ACE Group’s philosophy is simple: Our success must be grounded on service and honest relationships. We focus on meeting the needs of our customers and employees, and trust that with those satisfied employees and satisfied customers, the business will take care of itself.

ACE Consulting Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, ACE Consulting Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.