INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER

NAVAIR; Naval Air Station Patuxent River (MD); On-site; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVAIR at Patuxent River, MD seeks a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer in the Missions Systems Group to lead avionics system development, analysis, test and lifecycle support for modifications.

You will manage system integration, ensure requirements are met, and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Fleet support teams to optimize cost, schedule, and performance for operational missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design modification, acquisition, integration, validation and final approval of avionics equipment.
• Provide engineering management and engineering support throughout the aircraft life cycle including advanced development and in-service engineering.
• Coordinate avionics systems engineering efforts within the assigned Program Office, at contractor facilities, and with Fleet support teams.

Job description

You will serve as a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer in the Missions Systems Group, Avionics Engineering Department, Avionics Systems Engineering Division, Advanced Architecture Branch of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• You will provide technical management of avionics system development, design, analysis, test and evaluation, production and in-service and life-cycle support for modifications to the assigned program.
• You will perform system integration, test and analysis necessary to transform operational needs into avionics system descriptions, integrate related technical engineering specialties, and coordinate the efforts of other engineering disciplines.
• You will provide engineering management and engineering support throughout the aircraft life cycle including advanced development and in-service engineering
• You will lead the design modification, acquisition, integration, validation and final approval of the avionics equipment, providing recommendations for cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs to leadership in support of operational missions.
• You will ensure that all technical and operational requirements are met for the development, integration, and testing of applicable avionics and related modifications.
• You will coordinate specific avionics systems engineering efforts within the assigned Program Office, at contractor facilities, and with the Fleet support teams.

Minimum Salary

143913

Maximum Salary

197200

Position Open Date 10/16/2026

Position Close Date 10/22/2026

Updated Federal Resume Requirements

Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length

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NAVAIR offers an outstanding benefits package.