Senior F-16 Systems Engineer & NGB A5 Liaison

GMRE Inc.; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GMRE Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for F-16 aircraft modifications to provide technical program management and systems engineering expertise.

The role involves translating mission requirements into system-level specs, leading integrated teams, and ensuring acquisition milestones are met for upgrade projects. Responsibilities include executing program tasks, reviewing documents, and briefing USAF leadership on status and risks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Operational Safety Suitability & Effectiveness (OSS&E) and AF Airworthiness Processes with Airworthiness certification
• Experience utilizing AFI 62-601, Developmental Engineering USAF Airworthiness, and MIL-HDBK-516C (expanded), Airworthiness Certification Criteria as reference documents in order to perform work
• Familiarization utilizing AFI 63-101/20-101 and AFI 99-130 for USAF program and test management
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with systems engineering design in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment
• Experience planning and carrying out assignments for projects concerning Electromagnetic Computer Software Systems, which entail a variety of complicating factors, interaction with other engineering specializations, and consideration of the lifecycle of items/systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to maintain regular in office attendance and punctuality
• Ability to maintain professional appearance

Responsibilities

• Translate user technical and mission requirements into systems-level requirements and acquisition documents which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test, evaluate, produce, install, and operationally verify F-16 upgrade and modification performance
• Assist with program execution, participate in source selection, review system and engineering documents, specifications, and technical reports, perform technological and trade-off study assessments of proposed designs, engineering designs, aircraft integration designs, and modifications and provide recommendations
• Act as a liaison between NGB/A5 and the F-16 SPO program management/engineering team
• Lead the technical team of government and contractors to meet acquisition milestones, requirement, and reviews
• Brief program status, risks, and design reviews to USAF leadership, stakeholders and/or users

Skills

OSS&E/Airworthiness

AFI 62-601

AFI 63-101/20-101

Systems engineering design

Program execution

Source selection

Interagency liaison

Technical leadership

Program status briefing

Communication

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

15+ years experience

5 years DoD experience

Job description

GMRE Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for F-16 aircraft modifications to provide technical program management and systems engineering expertise.

The role involves translating mission requirements into system-level specs, leading integrated teams, and ensuring acquisition milestones are met for upgrade projects. Responsibilities include executing program tasks, reviewing documents, and briefing USAF leadership on status and risks.