Systems Engineer, Senior - PR 1442

PE Systems, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer in the Training Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The mission is to develop, deliver, and sustain integrated training capabilities to employ airpower and ensure war-winning readiness.

We seek an experienced professional who can apply DoD/Air Force engineering principles to improve weapon system performance, support airworthiness, and advance safety and lifecycle sustainment across programs.

Qualifications

• MA degree with 10+ years of related experience or BA degree with 15+ years of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project).
• Must be able to perform all functional duties independently.
• Must be able to transport self to various facility sites and have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Applies DoD, Air Force, and engineering principles to improve weapon system performance, reliability, and lifecycle support.
• Supports airworthiness certification activities and compliance with USAF airworthiness policies.
• Contributes to safety and mission assurance programs and prepares engineering documentation and presentations.
• Performs system integration engineering activities including architecture development and interoperability analysis.
• Supports development of acquisition artifacts, KPPs, and program cost and schedule considerations.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

MA Degree

BA Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PE Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for a Systems Engineer, Senior in the Training Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The mission of the Training Directorate is to develop, deliver, and sustain integrated training capabilities to employ war-winning airpower.

PE Systems, Inc. genuinely cares about their employees. We bring together the best people and the best careers. Our family of talented and focused professionals enjoy PE Systems’ generous PTO and Holidays, great benefits and great pay.

Voted Best Places to Work in Dayton since 2022!

General Function:

• Applies DoD, Air Force, and engineering/scientific principles to improve the performance, reliability, sustainability, and lifecycle support of current and future weapon systems.
• Supports airworthiness certification activities by applying MIL-HDBK-516C criteria, maintaining compliance with USAF airworthiness policies, and assisting with flight authorization processes.
• Contributes to System Integrity Programs, including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), Critical Safety Item (CSI) management, and mission partner aircraft airworthiness oversight.
• Assists in translating operational user needs into technical weapon system and subsystem requirements that guide design, development, testing, and fielding activities.
• Supports development of technology roadmaps, action plans, and policies that enhance manufacturing, sustainment, remanufacturing, and demilitarization capabilities across the Air Force.
• Performs technical and mission analyses of current and future operational requirements, including system concept development and engineering trade-off evaluations.
• Provides engineering support for identifying, assessing, and resolving critical supportability, performance, and sustainment issues affecting weapon systems.
• Supports system safety engineering efforts through mishap risk assessments, safety proposal evaluations, hazard analyses, and resolution of high-priority safety concerns.
• Assists with material solution analyses, design reviews, and preparation of engineering documentation and presentations supporting program cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Produces, reviews, and supports development of key acquisition and engineering artifacts, including requirements documents, systems engineering plans, test plans, security strategies, technology readiness assessments, and manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Develops technical data packages, staff summaries, executive briefings, and milestone documentation required for leadership review and program approval decisions.
• Participates in major engineering reviews and technical working groups, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, PCA, PRR, PMRs, and other lifecycle review events.
• Analyzes hardware and software deficiencies, recommends corrective actions, and supports development, integration, validation, and testing of technical solutions.
• Evaluates contractor and subcontractor engineering recommendations, engineering change proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, FAA bulletins, DMSMS issues, and program risks.
• Supports development and assessment of Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Systems Engineering Detailed Schedules (SEDS), and engineering cost estimates.
• Provides engineering advisory support during source selection activities and ensures compliance with Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) and Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) requirements.
• Establishes, implements, and monitors OSS&E processes, metrics, compliance documentation, and baseline updates while coordinating with stakeholders across multiple organizations.
• Participates in continuous process improvement initiatives, including value stream mapping and Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21), to improve engineering effectiveness and efficiency.
• Supports configuration management, data management, risk management, environmental assessments, interface control activities, technical reviews, audits, and design review processes.
• Performs systems integration engineering activities including architecture development, interoperability analysis, airworthiness certification support, risk management, system verification, lifecycle sustainment planning, technical baseline management, and evaluation of system performance, reliability, maintainability, supportability, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• MA Degreeand more than 10 years of related experience,OR,BA Degreeand more than 15 years of experience related to the position requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (including Excel, Word, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project).
• Must be able to perform all functional duties independently.
• Must be able to transport self to various facility sites, as required. If using own motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

PE Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.

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