Senior Aeronautical Engineer

Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Aeronautical Engineer to join their high-performing team. This role involves leading air-vehicle integration for a critical airborne program, managing design processes, and ensuring compliance with military standards. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background with relevant experience in avionics and hardware integration.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance.
• 10+ years experience in aircraft modification or avionics.
• Experience with military platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and structural integration of PG Nomad hardware.
• Develop airworthiness artifacts and documentation.
• Mentor mid-level engineers and oversee project milestones.

Skills

Structural analysis

Weight & balance assessments

MIL-STD environmental compliance

Proficiency in CAD tools

Education

B.S. in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Aeronautical Engineer to join a high-performing Government-industry team supporting the Phalanx Griffon (PG) program-an open-architecture, platform-agnostic airborne system delivering secure, real-time data to the tactical edge. In this critical role, you will lead air-vehicle integration efforts, translating advanced digital designs into mission-ready, airworthy hardware compatible with multiple aircraft platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Integration Lead

• Lead mechanical and structural integration of the PG Nomad hardware stack, SATCOM apertures, and platform interface modules (PIMs).
• Develop airworthiness artifacts and coordinate flight-clearance documentation (e.g., AF Form 1067) with System Program Offices (SPOs), OEMs, and test centers.
• Conduct trade studies and SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) analyses to guide platform-specific integration strategies.

Digital Engineering & Model-Based Design

• Create and manage 3D CAD assemblies, interface control documents, and weight/balance data within the government-owned digital thread.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide iterative design feedback and ensure system compatibility.

System Integration Laboratory (SIL)

• Define and oversee development of aircraft-representative test fixtures, wiring harnesses, and environmental simulation setups.
• Support EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration, and functional checkout testing before flight evaluations.

Flight Test & Fielding

• Author test plans, hazard analyses, and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT).
• Serve as a ground or flight test engineer, capturing lessons learned and incorporating design improvements in future product deliveries.

Program Execution & Mentorship

• Maintain schedule and integration milestones within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Brief technical risk, cost, and readiness to senior Government stakeholders.
• Mentor mid-level engineers and help foster a culture of agile, secure hardware development aligned with DevSecOps principles.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance.
• B.S. in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in aircraft modification or avionics hardware integration, preferably on military platforms.
• Proficiency in structural analysis (FEM), weight & balance assessments, and MIL-STD environmental compliance.
• Proven track record of guiding systems from lab to flight test within DoD/USAF acquisition frameworks (e.g., AFI 63-101/20-101).
• Experience with CAD tools such as CREO, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools (e.g., SysML, CAMEO) is a plus.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with programs like ABMS, OMS/UCI, or CJADC2.
• Knowledge of multiband SATCOM, NSA-accredited crypto devices, and cross-domain solutions.
• Familiarity with Air Force flight-clearance and airworthiness documentation (AF Form 879, AFCB, E-Series).
• Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification; DevSecOps experience in classified environments.

We are seeking a Senior Aeronautical Engineer to join a high-performing Government-industry team supporting the Phalanx Griffon (PG) program-an open-architecture, platform-agnostic airborne system delivering secure, real-time data to the tactical edge. In this critical role, you will lead air-vehicle integration efforts, translating advanced digital designs into mission-ready, airworthy hardware compatible with multiple aircraft platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Integration Lead

• Lead mechanical and structural integration of the PG Nomad hardware stack, SATCOM apertures, and platform interface modules (PIMs).
• Develop airworthiness artifacts and coordinate flight-clearance documentation (e.g., AF Form 1067) with System Program Offices (SPOs), OEMs, and test centers.
• Conduct trade studies and SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) analyses to guide platform-specific integration strategies.

Digital Engineering & Model-Based Design

• Create and manage 3D CAD assemblies, interface control documents, and weight/balance data within the government-owned digital thread.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide iterative design feedback and ensure system compatibility.

System Integration Laboratory (SIL)

• Define and oversee development of aircraft-representative test fixtures, wiring harnesses, and environmental simulation setups.
• Support EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration, and functional checkout testing before flight evaluations.

Flight Test & Fielding

• Author test plans, hazard analyses, and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT).
• Serve as a ground or flight test engineer, capturing lessons learned and incorporating design improvements in future product deliveries.

Program Execution & Mentorship

• Maintain schedule and integration milestones within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Brief technical risk, cost, and readiness to senior Government stakeholders.
• Mentor mid-level engineers and help foster a culture of agile, secure hardware development aligned with DevSecOps principles.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance.
• B.S. in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in aircraft modification or avionics hardware integration, preferably on military platforms.
• Proficiency in structural analysis (FEM), weight & balance assessments, and MIL-STD environmental compliance.
• Proven track record of guiding systems from lab to flight test within DoD/USAF acquisition frameworks (e.g., AFI 63-101/20-101).
• Experience with CAD tools such as CREO, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools (e.g., SysML, CAMEO) is a plus.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with programs like ABMS, OMS/UCI, or CJADC2.
• Knowledge of multiband SATCOM, NSA-accredited crypto devices, and cross-domain solutions.
• Familiarity with Air Force flight-clearance and airworthiness documentation (AF Form 879, AFCB, E-Series).
• Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification; DevSecOps experience in classified environments.