About the role

Senior Aviation Systems Engineer supporting advanced research and development at NAS Patuxent River. Providing systems engineering leadership across avionics, sensor tracking, and fire control initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support execution of advanced development R&D programs for aviation systems and sensor capabilities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define capability gaps and derive system requirements.
Develop project task descriptions, technical specifications, integrated roadmaps, and schedules.
Serve as avionics/sensor systems engineering focal point across program execution activities.
Support technical reviews, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports.
Monitor and report technical progress, risks, and execution status.
Support development of acquisition and technical documentation.
Analyze contractor proposals in accordance with applicable regulations.
Develop, execute, and track multiple assigned project task efforts.
Analyze test data and provide technical assessments and recommendations.
Coordinate between government project leads, contractor engineers, and operational stakeholders.
Support risk management, issue resolution, and technical decision-making.
Provide insight into project execution effectiveness and recommend process improvements.
Assist with out-year planning and development of technical capability roadmaps.
Support integration, risk reduction, and development of advanced aviation capabilities.

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in: Avionics Systems Engineering and/or Sensor Systems Engineering, Aviation systems engineering processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience coordinating across multiple organizations and stakeholders.
Experience working in dynamic, schedule-driven environments.
Experience supporting complex security environments.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.