Subject Matter Exp Vador

Phoenix Defense, LLC.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Defense, LLC is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to provide functional subsystem engineering expertise for an advanced threat modeling and simulation program. You will advise on the characteristics, employment, and simulated performance of aircraft subsystems within a verification and validation framework.

This position is contingent upon contract award and will begin upon authorization to proceed. Prior U.S.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with extensive experience in the subject field.
• Alternative: 20 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Security clearance: Secret required; Top Secret desired; eligible for Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME input on technical characteristics, employment, and simulated performance of aircraft subsystems.
• Support integration and testing of updated subsystem models in the simulation environment.
• Evaluate surrogate models for fidelity to real subsystem performance and interfaces.
• Review V&V results to ensure subject-matter accuracy against real-world data and government data.
• Participate in DRB to discuss deficiencies and coordinate resolution timelines.
• Support technical reviews, sprint demonstrations, and government briefings with validated simulated behavior.

Education

Master of Science in Engineering or related technical degree

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical degree

20 years of relevant operational or related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides functional subsystem engineering expertise in support of an advanced threat modeling and simulation program. The SME advises the engineering and software development team on the technical characteristics, employment, and simulated performance of aircraft functional subsystems, supporting the integration, verification, and validation of threat models into a simulation environment.

This position is contingent upon contract award, and employment will begin upon successful award and authorization to proceed.

If you are a current incumbent on the contract and are unsure which position best aligns with your current role, please apply to the position you believe is the closest match. Our team will review your application and make any necessary adjustments to ensure alignment with the appropriate position.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide functional subject matter expertise on the technical characteristics, employment, and simulated performance of one or more aircraft functional subsystems (e.g., Airframe, Fire Control System, Radar, Electronic Attack, Infrared Search & Track, Radar Warning Receiver, Countermeasure Dispense System, Gun, Missile Approach Warning System, IFF, Jammer, Datalink, Navigation, Electronic Warfare Suite Controller, and Weapons).
• Support engineering and software development staff in the integration and or testing of updated and new aircraft subsystem models.
• Assist in evaluating candidate surrogate models when platform-specific models are unavailable, and advise the engineering team on the surrogate's suitability based on functional and interface fidelity to the actual subsystem.
• Support unit, system, and use-case level Verification & Validation (V&V) testing of integrated threat models by reviewing test results for subject-matter accuracy against real-world subsystem performance and government-provided data.
• Participate in Program Deficiency Review Board (DRB), providing subject-matter insight on reported deficiencies related to functional subsystem behavior and coordinating resolution timelines.
• Support technical reviews, sprint/increment demonstrations, and Government briefings by validating that simulated subsystem performance and employment reflect real-world operational characteristics.
• Provide input during Increment Backlog Grooming and Increment Kickoff meetings on subject-matter considerations affecting subsystem model development, testing, and task prioritization.
• Support software research and development efforts to meet emerging user requirements by decomposing operational/functional requirements into subject-matter guidance for the software development team.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master of Science or engineering degree, or diploma representing technical education, and 8 years of experience in the subject field.
• A Bachelor of Science or engineering degree, or diploma representing technical education, and 12 years of experience in the subject field.
• Or, in lieu of a degree, 20 years of relevant operational or directly related experience in the subject area.
• Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance desired. Must be eligible for Top Secret clearance.
• Preferred: Prior U.S. Air Force military aviation experience (e.g., fighter/attack pilot, weapons officer, intelligence, or related aircrew/operational background).