Senior F-16 Systems Engineer & NGB A5 Liaison

47G; Utah; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

GMRE is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to lead F-16 aircraft modification programs in Utah. The role focuses on translating mission needs into acquisition documents, and overseeing system-level design, verification, and integration activities.

You will coordinate with government and contractor teams, manage schedules and reviews, and brief leadership on program status and risks. A DoD background and active clearance are required.

Qualifications

• OSS&E and AF Airworthiness experience required.
• Familiarity with AFI 62-601, Developmental Engineering USAF Airworthiness, MIL-HDBK-516C.
• Experience with USAF program and test management processes.
• Knowledge of systems engineering for weapon systems development.
• Lifecycle considerations for EMCS and avionics integrations.

Responsibilities

• Translate user requirements into system-level requirements and documents for F-16 upgrades.
• Assist with program execution, source selection, and technical reviews.
• Liaise between NGB/A5 and F-16 SPO program management/engineering teams.
• Lead technical team to meet milestones, reviews, and requirements.
• Brief status, risks, and design reviews to USAF leadership.

Skills

OSS&E & AF Airworthiness

AFI 62-601 / 63-101/20-101

Systems engineering design

Technical program management

Acquisition documentation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

DoD program experience

Security clearance

Education

Engineering degree

15+ years experience; DoD background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GMRE is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to lead F-16 aircraft modification programs in Utah. The role focuses on translating mission needs into acquisition documents, and overseeing system-level design, verification, and integration activities.

You will coordinate with government and contractor teams, manage schedules and reviews, and brief leadership on program status and risks. A DoD background and active clearance are required.