Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer - F-16 Mission Computer

Credence; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Credence is seeking a senior Avionics Hardware Engineering Support for the AFLCMC/WAM F-16 program at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The role focuses on system design, development, integration, and testing of avionics hardware/software to meet mission requirements.

The candidate must hold a current Top-Secret clearance, ABET-accredited engineering credentials, and significant DoD experience, with the ability to work across government and contractor teams in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering is required.
• Master's or Doctoral Degree in a related field with at least 10 years in DoD, or Bachelor's with 12+ years in the field with DoD experience.
• Twelve to fifteen years of directly related DoD experience may be required depending on the path.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components for avionics.
• Support next-generation mission computer procurement, integration, and airworthiness approvals.
• Integrate Open Systems Architecture (OSA) standards for hardware and coordinate with software teams.
• Design, develop, and modify software systems for aircraft avionics and flight products.
• Support hardware/software integration and troubleshoot embedded systems.
• Provide technical support for computer systems and assist in testing and validation.
• Prepare reports on project specifications, activities, and status.
• Assist in fielding F-16 mission computer upgrades and related verification/qualification.

Skills

Top-secret clearance

Defense industry experience

Avionics programs

OFP understanding

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace)

Master's or Doctoral Degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field with DoD experience

Job description

Credence is seeking a senior Avionics Hardware Engineering Support for the AFLCMC/WAM F-16 program at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The role focuses on system design, development, integration, and testing of avionics hardware/software to meet mission requirements.

The candidate must hold a current Top-Secret clearance, ABET-accredited engineering credentials, and significant DoD experience, with the ability to work across government and contractor teams in a mission-focused environment.