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Astrion · 15 hours ago

FMS Systems Engineer

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior FMS Systems Engineer to support the Attack Systems Division, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role involves providing advanced engineering management support for FMS, translating user requirements into actionable system requirements, and supporting various technical analyses and documentation throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Possess advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized expertise to perform highly skilled Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Engineering Management Support independently, applying established engineering procedures and best practices

Translate FMS user operational requirements into clear, actionable system requirements for weapon system contractors to support system design, development, fabrication, integration, testing, and evaluation

Support technical and mission analyses of operational requirements; assist in developing system concepts; and conduct technology assessments and trade-off studies for proposed designs

Assist in drafting and maintaining program documentation, including Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Work (SOWs), program plans, schedules, and executive-level briefings

Support preparation of regulatory and statutory documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs) and Life Cycle Management Plans (LCMPs)

Review contractor deliverables, technical data, and documentation; provide detailed technical assessments and formal comments

Support test teams in developing test requirements; review and evaluate test plans, procedures, and results

Assist in the technical evaluation of contractor proposals and system modifications for cost, feasibility, compatibility, and overall system impact

Support engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, and technical/schedule risk analyses and trade-off studies

Assist in evaluating Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Systems Engineering Development Schedule (SEDS) cost estimates

Support the evaluation of system, subsystem, and component-level test plans (e.g., System Test Plans and Test & Evaluation Master Plans) and participate in test execution as required

Provide systems and subsystem integration support throughout acquisition, development, verification, and deployment of systems and equipment

Apply sound engineering and scientific principles to improve performance, sustainability, and lifecycle outcomes of current and future joint-service weapon systems

Apply knowledge of Airworthiness Certification Criteria to aircraft systems and subsystems

Support acquisition program management across the full system life cycle, including requirements definition, development, production, sustainment, and disposal

Ensure disciplined engineering practices are applied to support Occupational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) compliance across all products

Qualification

FMS Engineering ManagementDoD ExperienceSystems EngineeringAirworthiness CertificationTechnical DocumentationCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten 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 a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD

OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD

Degree must be ABET accredited