Systems Engineer, Sr - PR 1428

P E Systems, Inc.; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior System Engineer to support the Air Force Training Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. You will apply DoD and industry engineering principles to improve weapon system performance and reliability, translating user needs into system requirements.

The role requires experience in safety, system integration, and lifecycle engineering, with opportunities to contribute to program reviews and lifecycle documentation. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• MA/MS Degree with 10 years of directly related experience.
• BA/BS with 12 years of directly related experience.
• 15 years of directly related experience to this discipline.
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Project).
• Must be able to perform all functional duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support using DoD, Air Force, and industry engineering principles to improve performance, reliability, and sustainment of weapon systems.
• Translate operational requirements into technical system requirements for design, development, testing, production, and deployment.
• Perform engineering analyses including assessments, trade studies, and technology evaluations for supportability issues.
• Support system safety engineering by risk assessments and safety documentation.
• Develop engineering documentation including requirements, specifications, and test plans.
• Support program reviews and technical meetings (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.).
• Provide specialized aircraft engineering support for programs such as C-17 and UK FMS.

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System engineering

Security clearance

Independent worker

Education

MA/MS Degree with 10 years of directly related experience

BA/BS with 12 years of directly related experience

15 years of directly related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACS, Wright Patterson AFB
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA

ACS, Wright Patterson AFB
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA

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Showing 1 location ACS, Wright Patterson AFB Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA

• Programs
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SYSTE001428

Description

PE Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for a System Engineer, Sr supporting the Air Force 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:

• Provide engineering support using DoD, Air Force, and industry engineering principles to improve the performance, reliability, and sustainment of current and future weapon systems.
• Support airworthiness programs by applying MIL-HDBK-516C, Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), Critical Safety Item (CSI) management, and Air Force airworthiness policies.
• Translate operational/user requirements into technical system requirements for design, development, testing, production, and deployment of weapon systems.
• Perform engineering analyses including technical assessments, trade studies, system concepts, technology evaluations, and corrective actions for supportability issues.
• Support system safety engineering by conducting risk assessments, evaluating safety analyses, resolving hazards, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Develop engineering documentation including requirements documents, specifications, engineering plans, acquisition strategies, test plans, technology assessments, and milestone documentation.
• Support program reviews and technical meetings such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, PCA, PMRs, TIMs, and other engineering working groups.
• Analyze equipment and software deficiencies and assist in developing, integrating, testing, and implementing corrective solutions.
• Evaluate contractor engineering proposals including ECPs, CCPs, FAA bulletins, DMSMS issues, risk assessments, and engineering change recommendations.
• Support program management activities by preparing engineering cost estimates, milestone packages, executive briefings, and technical staff summaries.
• Ensure Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) through Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) processes, baseline management, metrics tracking, and compliance reporting.
• Improve engineering processes by participating in Value Stream Mapping and AFSO21 continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Manage configuration, data, and technical risk through configuration management, data management, environmental assessments, audits, and design reviews.
• Provide systems engineering support for aircraft development, integration, manufacturing, sustainment, certification, documentation, and configuration management.
• Support specialized engineering disciplines including avionics, electrical, software, systems security, systems integration, flight systems, structures, communications/navigation, manufacturing, quality assurance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support certification and regulatory compliance including aircraft airworthiness, spectrum certification, CNS/ATM requirements, Information Assurance, cybersecurity, and security engineering.
• Perform reliability, maintainability, and quality engineering through FRACAS reviews, defect prevention, quality audits, manufacturing assessments, lifecycle cost analyses, and process improvement.
• Conduct systems integration activities including architecture development, interoperability, risk management, technology maturation, interface management, human systems integration, and airworthiness certification support.
• Support system safety programs by maintaining hazard tracking, participating in mishap investigations, evaluating safety documentation, reviewing modifications, supporting Configuration Control Boards, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-882.
• Provide specialized aircraft engineering support for programs such as C-17, Flight Systems, Structures, and UK Foreign Military Sales, including airworthiness, regulatory compliance, safety management, technical documentation, and coordination with U.S. and UK aviation authorities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• MA/MS Degree with 10 years of directly related experience or BA/BS with 12 years of directly related experience or 15 years of directly related experience to this discipline.
• 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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