Senior Structural Engineer Avionics

Odyssey Systems; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Structural Engineer Avionics, where your expertise in engineering will directly impact the modernization of critical aircraft systems. This role involves applying advanced engineering principles to support the Fixed Wing Branch's Recapitalization Program, ensuring the effective development and execution of complex projects. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical support and innovative solutions to enhance system performance and reliability. If you're passionate about aviation and eager to contribute to vital missions, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant difference in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of experience in avionics.
• Clearance: TS/SCI required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to support the HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program.
• Assist in developing system performance requirements and integration.

Skills

Engineering Principles

Systems Engineering

Technical Support

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Master's in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

ABET Accredited Degree

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer Avionics, supporting the Fixed Wing Branch HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program. This is an ACAT IC program designed to replace the aging fleet of Air Combat Command (ACC) HC-130P/N aircraft and Air Force (AF) Special Operations Command (AFSOC) MC-130E/H/P.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Apply the principles, criteria, and procedures of Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5000.1 and DoDD 5000.2R as well as the policies and processes of Headquarters (HQ) AFMC and AFLCMC Engineering Directorate to all SOF acquisition engineering tasks.
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
• Provide advisory assistance in developing system concepts, and in performing technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs.
• Assist with providing technical support in planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define total weapons systems/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, evaluate alternative design approaches, develop system specifications, and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs to include airworthiness (and tailored airworthiness criteria).
• Provide support in developing system performance requirements, objectives and integration, and the estimation of time and resources for system design, development, and support.
• Apply expertise in the field of engineering and extensive knowledge of the assigned functional area to assist in resolving unique or novel problems related to design and development engineering including having knowledge of: the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.
• Assist with planning, analyzing, and evaluating engineering and technical efforts used to define total weapons system/subsystem requirements, translating requirements into design criteria, evaluating alternative design approaches, and developing the system specifications.
• Perform analysis and assist with evaluating proposals, presenting conclusions/recommendations, and integrating technical requirements, directives, and program plans in support of assigned projects/programs in systems engineering, including the preparation and review of detailed specifications, drawings, and supporting documents. Additionally, shall assist with evaluating performance with respect to program requirements, evaluating design changes to assess effects on performance, and recommending changes to reduce system cost.
• Assist with coordinating special studies on design changes, recommending solutions to technical problems, and recommending different engineering approaches through the development phase and into production. Additionally, shall assist with managing performance/cost relationships and analyzing systems/equipment to ensure functional/operational integrity and reliability.
• Assist in performing complex and comprehensive analyses and use systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to determine performance objectives and integration issues.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education/Years of Experience:

• Possess a Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (MSEE) and greater than twelve (12) years engineering experience in a relevant functional area with a minimum of six (6) of those years working in the specialty task areas of avionics, software or test for the DoD. Other Engineering disciplined degrees are acceptable with a minimum of eight (8) years of the twelve (12) years minimum engineering experience requirement in the specialty task areas of avionics, software, or test for the DoD.
• ABET Accredited Degree preferred.

Additional Information

Location: WPAFB Dayton, OH

Travel: 25%

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Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities