Navigation Systems Engineer, Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible leave plan

Flexible work hours

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Air Vehicle Navigation Engineering Lead to coordinate across Development, Production, Sustainment and Training IPTs, and to lead a team of navigation subject matter experts. You will manage navigation requirements, architecture, and upgrades across avionics, including EGI, PBN, SAASM and M‑Code, ensuring support through the aircraft’s life cycle.

The role requires eight years in defense acquisition (including Navy), a bachelor’s or equivalent, and a current Secret

Qualifications

• Eight years in Defense acquisition, with at least three in Navy Acquisition management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; substitutions allowed as stated (associate +4 years or +8 years in lieu).
• Current Secret clearance; TS preferred.
• Knowledge of CNS-ATM/GATM, acquisition policies and DOD 5000 series.
• Ability to lead large, diverse teams and provide direction in major acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across Development, Production, Sustainment and Training IPTs.
• Manage navigation requirements, architectures and upgrade programs (EGI, PBN, SAASM, M-Code).
• Lead a team of navigation subject matter experts and oversee design reviews.
• Ensure navigation systems are supported across flight life cycle and GCS integration.
• Track navigation roadmap, Jira tickets, obsolescence and reliability concerns.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Systems engineering

Acquisition policy knowledge

Ability to guide and supervise large,多

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

Day in the life of Air Vehicle Navigation Engineering Lead

• Report to the VMS Flight Management Lead Systems Engineer and in their absence, directly to the Air Vehicle Team Lead.
• Responsible for coordination across Development, Production, Sustainment and Training IPTs.
• Manage a team of navigation subject matter experts.
• Responsible for all matters related to domestic and Cooperative Program flight navigation systems, to include, but not limited to, navigation, communication, air traffic management, and other avionics equipment installed on the aircraft, to ensure that the avionics are effectively supported throughout its operational service life.
• Responsible for managing navigation requirements and architecture, Engineering Change proposal (ECP), Technical Directive (TD) Technical Direction Letter (TDL) products and navigation capability upgrades.
• Manage capabilities include life cycle development and System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process including critical design reviews for navigation systems that integrate across multiple IPT’s in the program office organization structure. Capabilities include Embedded GPS INS (EGI), Performance Based Navigation (PBN), Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), Military GPS (M-Code), Advanced Digital Antenna Production (ADAP), Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) and Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR).
• Responsible for coordination of navigation roadmap, Jira ticket tracking, DMSMS obsolescence and reliability, integration with the Ground Control System (GCS), lab and ground/ test flight test.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Defense acquisition, of which a minimum of three (3) years must be in support of Navy Acquisition management.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. An associate’s degree and an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree, or an additional eight (8) years of experience (without associate degree) may be substituted for a BA/BS.
• Must have a current Secret clearance, TS preferred.
• Knowledgeable of acquisition policies and procedures, Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, Air Traffic Management (CNS-ATM) / Global Air Traffic Management (GATM), requirements and architecture management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the requirements of the DOD 5000 series.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction, and supervision in all areas of major system acquisitions contracted effort such as program management concepts and tools, systems engineer.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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