Systems Integration Engineer with Security Clearance

Ataero; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO

Job summary

Ataero is seeking a highly qualified Systems Integration / GRA / BISF (ADVEW) Engineer to support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-272. The role focuses on advanced electronic warfare, systems integration, and architecture development to ensure open architecture, digital engineering, and interoperability across mission systems.

The engineer will work with government and industry partners, supporting lifecycle activities, TIMs/IPTs/CCBs, and technical evaluations while handling sensitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems/engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in systems integration and mission systems.
• Experience with DoD acquisition programs and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of architectures, interfaces, requirements, and interoperability standards.
• Experience with mission systems integration and software/hardware interoperability.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to obtain higher security access as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and integration support for advanced electronic warfare capabilities and related mission systems.
• Support development and maintenance of Government Reference Architectures (GRA) and BISF strategies.
• Analyze architectures for open systems, modular designs, and interoperability requirements.
• Coordinate integration of EW systems, mission systems, sensors, and avionics.
• Participate in the full acquisition lifecycle from requirements to sustainment.
• Evaluate interfaces, data exchange, and software integration approaches.

Skills

Systems integration

Systems engineering

Electronic warfare

Mission systems

Interoperability standards

Open architecture

Digital engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Engineering

Tools

SysML

Cameo

DOORS

Job description

Systems Integration / GRA / BISF (ADVEW) Engineer Patuxent River, MD Active Secret Clearance Required; TS/SCI and SAP Eligibility Highly Desired

Who We Are Founded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology, DBA Ataero, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services. We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics. We are fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We strongly believe in promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. As part of our commitment to affirmative action, we actively seek to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for employment opportunities. We strive to eliminate barriers that may impede equal access to employment, advancement, or training opportunities. We invite all qualified individuals to apply and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We thank you for taking the time to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

Position Overview Ataero is seeking a highly qualified Systems Integration / GRA / BISF (ADVEW) Engineer to support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Manager Airborne Electronic Attack Systems (PMA-272). The selected candidate will provide engineering and technical expertise supporting Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) initiatives, systems integration efforts, Government Reference Architecture (GRA) development, and Business Integration Support Framework (BISF) implementation across airborne electronic attack and mission systems programs. The successful candidate will support the integration, interoperability, modernization, testing, and sustainment of advanced electronic warfare capabilities while ensuring alignment with open architecture principles, digital engineering initiatives, and Naval Aviation mission requirements. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in systems engineering, mission systems integration, electronic warfare technologies, software and hardware interoperability, and Department of Defense acquisition programs. Military aviation, NAVAIR, and Electronic Warfare experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and integration support for Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) capabilities and related mission systems.
• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of Government Reference Architectures (GRA) and Business Integration Support Framework (BISF) strategies.
• Analyze and develop system architectures supporting open systems approaches, modular designs, and interoperability requirements.
• Support integration of electronic warfare systems, mission systems, sensors, communications systems, avionics, and aircraft survivability equipment.
• Participate in systems engineering activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture analysis, integration planning, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Evaluate system interfaces, data exchange requirements, software integration approaches, and mission system interoperability.
• Support digital engineering initiatives, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and systems architecture development efforts.
• Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and engineering reviews.
• Conduct technical assessments, trade studies, risk analyses, and engineering evaluations.
• Support developmental, operational, and integrated test planning and execution activities.
• Coordinate with government program offices, warfare centers, fleet stakeholders, laboratories, and industry partners.
• Develop technical reports, engineering documentation, acquisition artifacts, and executive-level briefings.
• Support classified and special access programs as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience supporting systems integration, systems engineering, mission systems, electronic warfare programs, or military aviation platforms.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs and system lifecycle management activities.
• Knowledge of systems architecture development, integration methodologies, requirements management, and interoperability standards.
• Experience supporting mission systems integration, software-intensive systems, or airborne electronic warfare programs.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain higher levels of security access as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• SAP eligibility.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting PMA-272, PMA-234, PMA-265, NAVAIR, NAWCAD, NAWCWD, or Joint Service aviation programs.
• Experience with Government Reference Architecture (GRA), Business Integration Support Framework (BISF), Open Mission Systems (OMS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), FACE, or similar architecture frameworks.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, Cameo, DOORS, or related systems engineering tools.
• Prior military service in Naval Aviation, Marine Aviation, Air Force Aviation, Army Aviation, Electronic Warfare, Cyber, Intelligence, or Mission Systems disciplines.
• Experience supporting airborne electronic attack, electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), electronic warfare systems, aircraft survivability equipment, or mission system modernization efforts.
• DAWIA certification or equivalent acquisition experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of systems integration, systems engineering, and architecture development principles.
• Knowledge of advanced electronic warfare systems, mission systems, and interoperability requirements.
• Familiarity with open architecture frameworks and digital engineering initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and senior government leadership.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits We Have to Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Salary Based on Experience and Technical Qualifications
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays Travel Required Up to 10% Travel