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Diaconia · 2 days ago

Communication Navigation Engineer

Wright Patterson AFB,OH,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Diaconia is seeking a Communication Navigation Engineer to provide engineering and technical support for Air Force weapon systems. The role involves improving system performance, supporting airworthiness certification, and conducting safety program activities.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply engineering and scientific principles to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future Air Force and joint service weapon systems

Support application of MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria to aircraft systems and subsystems

Support System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), Critical Safety Item (CSI) management, and airworthiness certification monitoring

Assist in translating operational/user requirements into weapon system requirements for design, development, testing, and deployment

Support requirement and technology development into actionable plans, policies, and acquisition strategies

Conduct system concept development, trade-off assessments, and technical/mission analyses

Provide rapid response engineering support to address critical supportability and safety issues

Assist in the preparation and review of key program documentation including ICD, ORD/CDD, CONOPS, CPD, SRD, SEP, TEMP, PESHE, PPP, TTPs, IAS, SCG, and other acquisition and technical documents

Contribute to milestone reviews and the development of staff summaries and executive briefings

Support and participate in program reviews and working groups (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TIM, PMR)

Assist in OSS&E (Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness) compliance per AF policy

Support LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E is maintained throughout the system life cycle

Conduct system safety program activities including mishap risk assessments, safety analyses, and mitigation support

Participate in United States Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) initiatives

Evaluate prime and subcontractor proposals including ECPs, ACSNs, CCPs, FAA bulletins, and risk assessments

Assist in equipment and software deficiency analysis and recommend corrective actions

Support IMP, IMS, and Systems Engineering Detail Schedule (SEDS) development and cost estimation

Support configuration management, data management, and risk management processes

Qualification

AvionicsAirworthiness CertificationSystems EngineeringRisk ManagementConfiguration ManagementTechnical Document DevelopmentMultidisciplinary TeamworkSubject Matter ExpertiseCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related technical field

Must be ABET Certified Degree https://www.abet.org/

Familiarity with U.S. DoD and U.S. Air Force engineering principles, airworthiness certification processes, and acquisition lifecycle

Must have Air Force Engineering experience as a contractor, US Government employee and/or U.S. Military

Must have Avionic Experience/Skillset

Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in a structured engineering environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to obtain and maintain required DoD Secret or Top Secret Security clearance

Preferred

Experience with aircraft systems and subsystem certification

Knowledge of USAF System Integrity Programs, OSS&E, and AFSO21 initiatives

Prior experience with technical document development and milestone review participation

Familiarity with risk management, configuration management, and system safety processes

Active security clearance

Support technical compliance for avionics development, testing, and sustainment including navigation, LOS/BLOS communications, network protocols, IPSec, SOAP/XML, and air data systems

Evaluate technical documentation for compliance and airworthiness, summarize findings, and recommend corrective actions

Provide subject matter expertise on threat warning and countermeasure systems, including radar warning receivers (e.g., AN/ALR-69A) and infrared countermeasure systems such as LAIRCM