Navigation Systems Engineer, Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Single accrual leave plan

Flexible hours

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Lexington Park, MD is seeking a Navigation Engineering Lead for the UAS Air Vehicle Team. You will coordinate across Development, Production, and Test IPTs to ensure navigation systems meet performance and security requirements.

The role requires 8+ years in defense acquisition with DoW experience and a TS/SCI clearance. AMERICAN SYSTEMS offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a single accrual leave plan with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Defense acquisition with 3+ years in DoW Acquisition management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; an associate’s degree with 4 years experience may substitute.
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Knowledge of CNS-ATM/GATM, requirements and architecture management.
• Experience with DoW 5000 series requirements and cross-team communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across Development, Production, Sustainment and Training IPTs.
• Coordinate with navigation subject matter experts.
• Manage navigation requirements, architecture, ECP/TDL and navigation upgrades.
• Oversee life cycle development and SETR process for navigation systems.
• Coordinate navigation roadmap, Jira tracking, GCS integration, and test activities.

Skills

Navigation systems

SE integration

DoD acquisition

Team leadership

Effective communication

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree +4 years exp

Tools

Jira

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is currently seeking Navigation Engineering Lead Support for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Air Vehicle Team.

As a Navigation Lead for the Air Vehicle Team, you will:

• 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.

A day in the life of Air Vehicle Navigation Engineering Lead:

• Responsible for coordination across Development, Production, Sustainment and Training IPTs.
• Coordinate with other navigation subject matter experts.
• Responsible for all matters related to domestic and Cooperative Program flight navigation systems, to include, but not limited to, navigation hardware and software, and integration with 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), coordination with lab, ground, and flight test personnel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Defense acquisition, of which a minimum of 3 years must be in support of DoW Acquisition management.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. An associate’s degree and an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree, or an additional 8 years of experience (without associates degree) may be substituted for a BA/BS.
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
• 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 DoW 5000 series.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively communicate across diverse teams.

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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