On-Site E-6B Mission Systems Analyst — DoD Flight Readiness

Aviation Systems Engineering Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Veteran-friendly

Thriving culture

Job summary

ASEC is seeking a Mission Systems Program Analyst to support the E-6B Mercury program at NAS Patuxent River, MD. This on-site role provides technical and programmatic support for mission-critical aircraft systems enabling strategic communications and national defense operations.

You will work with government, contractor, and fleet stakeholders to assess system performance, support modernization, and identify operational risks, delivering improvements for readiness and mission effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD acquisition, aviation, mission systems, test and evaluation, or systems integration.
• Knowledge of E-6B aircraft systems and mission operations.
• Ability to analyze technical information and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience participating in technical meetings, reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR, PMA-271, or strategic communications aircraft programs.
• Familiarity with VLF communications systems or airborne communications architectures.
• Military aviation, aircrew, maintenance, or operational experience.
• Experience supporting Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) and DoD acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate system performance and identify deficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement affecting E-6B mission capability.
• Analyze technical and operational information and recommend corrective actions for flight performance and safety.
• Support modernization initiatives and upgrades to keep mission systems current.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, test, fleet, and program office personnel.
• Provide programmatic and technical support for VLF communications efforts.
• Participate in SETR events and technical interchange meetings.
• Prepare briefing materials, status reports, and technical documentation.
• Serve as liaison among stakeholders to facilitate communication and program execution.

Skills

DoD acquisition experience

Aviation programs

Mission systems

Technical analysis

Stakeholder engagement

SETRs experience

NAVAIR/PMA-271 familiarity

VLF communications

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

ASEC is seeking a Mission Systems Program Analyst to support the E-6B Mercury program at NAS Patuxent River, MD. This on-site role provides technical and programmatic support for mission-critical aircraft systems enabling strategic communications and national defense operations.

You will work with government, contractor, and fleet stakeholders to assess system performance, support modernization, and identify operational risks, delivering improvements for readiness and mission effectiveness.