Electrical/Avionics Systems Engineering Support (Hardware)

Full-time position as Electrical/Avionics Systems Engineer supporting the developmental test efforts of the MQ-9 Reaper. Duties will be performed in Poway, CA working closely with the Program Office and General Atomics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as an electrical engineer supporting multi-specialty teams to achieve results specified by program leadership in aircraft research, development, production, and lifecycle acquisition and sustainment activities.
• Provide technical assistance as required to resolve system engineering and maintenance concerns.
• Monitor aircraft and component Contractor-generated technical data, technical manuals, and engineering changes for technical accuracy and adequacy.
• Ensure the technical accuracy and adequacy of responses to TO 00-25-107 technical assistance requests from USAF maintenance units. The Contractor shall be available to support the week-long 24/7 Emergency Telephone Support line on a periodic basis and be available to commute to the General Atomics facility within 2 hours of an emergency phone call.
• Assist in the performance of technical evaluations on aircraft electrical systems, ground support systems and SE requirements.
• Analyze and evaluate proposed design changes and revisions.
• Review non-conformance reports and recommended corrective actions for technical adequacy.
• Provide risk assessments for aircraft and SE system deficiencies.
• Review and assess OEM failure analysis reports for technical accuracy and adequacy.
• Assist the Government by supporting mishap ground and flight safety investigations.
• Review and provide recommendations for all major and minor engineering changes.
• Support the formulation and coordination of new electrical design specifications.
• Review new electrical systems designs to ensure the designs are sustainable and meet system requirements and USAF expectations.
• Support safety and accident investigations boards and act as a liaison between the USAF designated board and the system/subsystem manufacture.
• Coordinate with Det 3 equipment specialists on all design changes to ensure maintenance, SE, and TO impacts are adequately addressed.
• Support TPWGs, as well as PDR, CDR and FDRs for both hardware and software systems.
• Support AFLCMC/WII program management during the parts procurement process for all design changes by providing procurement and fielding cost estimates and cost benefit analysis as early as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Secret security clearance required
• ABET-Accredited advanced degree (Master of Science (MS) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed), five years of which must be in the DoD
• OR, Bachelor's degree in engineering, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD
• Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field
• Must possess hardware experience
• Must be proficient in the MS Office productivity suite of software
• Travel: Yes
  

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.