Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer in a hybrid position to support our NAVAIR customer at Patuxent Naval Air Station located in Lexington Park, MD.

This position supports the Air System Group and the assigned Program Management Office.  Senior systems engineering skill set will apply to the air vehicle aeromechanics, structures, materials, several subsystems and integration of other systems into the airframe.  Airworthiness, acquisition, sustainment, and project management are products and services rendered.  Professionalism and the ability to prioritize/organize high visibility efforts while working with multiple technically diverse teams that are geographically dispersed.  The candidate is expected to succinctly articulate complex technical challenges/mitigations/resolutions across various levels of seniority.

What you will do…

• Operate as a senior systems engineering subject matter expert and/or engineering Project/Program manager.  Responsible for development and/or oversight of a Component/Command level program (or programs) relating to research, new acquisition, testing, evaluation, innovation, in-service and reengineering.  Recommend tradeoffs between cost, schedule and performance.
• Perform services and provide products within the systems engineering requirements including, but not limited to leading systems engineering technical reviews, tailoring requirements for the efforts in collaboration with technical domains, statements of work, technical evaluations, risk management, investigations, etc. Determine the direction of technical work. Review the work of others and provide coordination and insights into progress.
• Provide engineering expertise to the class desks, and IPT’s in support of Program Management (PMA) and Air Systems Group (ASG) efforts. Propose and guide the program management and contractor personnel through the system engineering process.
• Collaboratively, with the technical team, develop technical approach, cost estimates, manpower/facilities requirements, and milestones related to program objectives.
• Technically integrate and coordinate the technical efforts of a variety of master-level & journeyman-level engineers and technical experts within the Air Vehicle Department on programs and projects involving multi-division or multi-site participation, where such integration and coordination is crucial to success.  Efficiently and effectively collaborate with Technical Warrant holders. Coordinate with industry partners and other government services as required.
• Coordinate specific software, process development and testing efforts performed internal and external to government entities.  This includes, but is not limited to government laboratories, Fleet Readiness Centers (FRCs), vendors, and air vehicle manufactures.
• Resolve conflict and provide senior systems engineering technical guidance concerning changes in technical approach and program objectives.  Ensure all appropriate stakeholders are included in the resolution.
• Responsible for the horizontal integration/coordination across Air Vehicle Engineering Department disciplines. Develops and coordinates air worthiness requirements and identifies data products needed to support interim flight clearances.
• May be asked to represent the Naval Air Systems Command Air Vehicle Engineering Department as a senior systems engineer at meetings and conferences with contractors and other Government activities, as appropriate to the position responsibilities.
• Responsible for reviewing contractor’s design, test plans, developmental data, and specifications; recommending changes and additional areas of investigation; and reporting progress and problems to other team members, program managers, and Navy management. 
• Develop rationale and advocate for incorporating changes brought about by feasibility limitations, state-of-the-art enhancements, and modified operational requirements.
• Maintains & shares knowledge and insight into the critical risk areas. Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risk in accordance with program risk management plan.
• Mentor government civilians for personnel career and knowledge growth.

What you will need: 

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor of Science degree in one or more of the following: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university with 12-15 years of experience; a Master of Science in Systems Engineering and/or other Engineering related disciplines given preference with10 years of experience
• 10 years’ experience in Naval Aviation Systems Engineering required, 10 -15 years’ experience desired
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple high priorities efforts; while maintaining requirements and transparent, professional communication
• Ability to travel up to 20-40% as required
• Ability to Obtain & Maintain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance

It would be even better if you have…:

• Experience related to Propulsion & Power Systems integration into an existing Airframe; preferable from a Lead Engineering Position
• Experience related to Air Vehicle Systems integration into an existing Airframe; preferable from a Lead Engineering Position.
• Air Vehicle Experience in materials, aerodynamics, vehicle performance, vehicle modeling & simulation, handling qualities, dynamics, flight controls, strength, loads, fatigue, hydraulics, pneumatics, environmental control systems, fire protection, anti-icing, landing gear, wheels, bearings, fasteners, transparencies, internal & external cargo, latches, doors, aircraft surveillance, corrosion protection, non-destructive inspection techniques, fuel systems, and aerial refueling
• Worked on Joint Program Office (JPO); F-35 type/model/series (T/M/S) products/services either in industry or in a government employee capacity. If not familiar with the platform, be able to show translatable skill sets to achieve program mission success
• Led and/or participated as a team lead expert in root cause corrective action (RCCA) efforts in an engineering capacity
• Led and/or participated as a Technical Lead in systems engineering technical reviews (SETR) and can described the process and stakeholders required
• Must be able to efficiently, effectively, and succinctly communicate. This includes both in writing and verbally professionally.  Expected to maintain strong communication amongst high level leadership stakeholders, engineering, country partners, industry, and across military services.  Communication needs to be done in an appropriate environment with security permissions followed.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.