GENERAL ENGINEER

NAVAIR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

NAVAIR seeks a Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) Lead Engineer for the F-35 program within the SYSTEMS AQUISITION GROUP, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. You will lead PHM IPT activities, develop policies, and guide data-driven PHM execution for the F-35 fleet.

You will report to the Data Portfolio Lead, manage PHM tasks with minimal supervision, train personnel on processes, and ensure integration with system engineering practices to improve reliability and maintainability across the

Qualifications

• Experience leading PHM programs in aerospace/defense.
• Strong systems engineering and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to train personnel on PHM processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead PHM IPT for the F-35 program and coordinate with the MxS PMO Data Portfolio.
• Develop and execute PHM program policies and processes.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee PHM tasking with minimal supervision.
• Communicate risks and recommendations to program stakeholders.

Job description

You will serve as a JSF F-35 PHM Lead Engineer in the SYSTEMS AQUISITION GROUP, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, RELIABILITY/MAINTAINABILITY ENGINEERING DIVISION of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. You will fill the role of Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) Lead Engineer for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 program.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• You will report and provide direct support to the overarching F-35 Maintenance Systems Program Management Organization (MxS PMO) Data Portfolio Lead, acting as the Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
• You will be responsible for the short and long-range planning, implementation, and execution of the PHM program and the active formulation of processes and policies necessary for execution of PHM program and MxS PMO Data Portfolio activities.
• You will support the development, execution, coordination, and management of PHM and related tasking and will be required to provide technical/engineering guidance and project support to his/her team lead to ensure program success.
• You will take on, lead, and manage PHM tasking independently with little to no oversight from the Data Portfolio Lead.
• You will be responsible for development and execution of F-35 PHM program policies and practices in concert with guidance from PHM technical leadership.
• You will develop, refine, and document processes; and assist the Data Portfolio Lead to train other program personnel on those processes.
• You will ensure that the PHM team and Data Portfolio uses data-driven approaches, engages with technically sound systems engineering practices, and always finds ways to incorporate efficiency.
• You will effectively communicate risks/issues and their corresponding impacts and recommended courses of action to the Data Portfolio Lead and other program stakeholders.

Minimum Salary

102415

Maximum Salary

158322

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Position Open Date 11/03/2026

Position Close Date 11/12/2026

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