Diaconia · 1 day ago
Avionics Engineer
Wright Patterson AFB,OH,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelDiaconia is seeking an Avionics Engineer to provide engineering, systems integration, airworthiness, and lifecycle support to U.S. Air Force acquisition programs. The role involves supporting the development, modernization, and certification activities for complex aircraft systems and ensuring compliance with operational safety and airworthiness standards.
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Responsibilities
Apply DoD, Air Force, and engineering principles to improve capability, performance, and sustainability of fielded and emerging aircraft systems
Support USAF airworthiness processes using MIL-HDBK-516C criteria; monitor certification status; support flight authorization packages; interpret and implement AFPD 62-6, associated AFIs, and Airworthiness Bulletins
Support System Integrity Programs including MECSIP, critical safety item (CSI) management, and related airworthiness risk analyses
Translate operational user requirements into system-level requirements to support design, development, testing, evaluation, sustainment, and fielding of weapon systems
Conduct mission, technical, and trade-off analyses for upgrades, modifications, and new system concepts
Provide rapid response engineering analysis to identify root causes, impacts, and corrective actions for system deficiencies and supportability challenges
Support system safety engineering activities including mishap risk assessments, review of contractor safety proposals, and resolution of high-priority safety issues
Conduct material solution analyses, support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, PCA, PMRs), and develop associated documentation
Contribute to OSS&E compliance by supporting baseline updates, metric reporting, risk assessments, and LCSE process implementation across system lifecycles
Participate in AFSO21 and value stream mapping initiatives to optimize engineering and program processes
Support development, review, and updates of program documentation including: Requirements documents: ICD, ORD/CDD/CPD, CONOPS, SRD, System Specifications
Acquisition products: RFPs, SEPs, TEMPs, PESHE, PPP, TTPs, TA/CP, IAS, SCGs
Engineering and technical documents: studies, analyses, evaluations, ATPs, design artifacts
Compliance assessments: CCA, CBRN Survivability, Spectrum Supportability, Data Rights Strategy
Technical readiness and manufacturing assessments (TRA, MRA)
Provide technical inputs for milestone decision packages, staff summaries, executive briefings, and cost/schedule/performance trades
Analyze equipment and software deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and assist in integration and test of solutions
Support evaluation of ACSNs, ECPs, CCPs, FAA bulletins, DMSMS issues, and associated contractor proposals
Support development and assessment of IMP, IMS, and Systems Engineering Detail Schedules
Assist in configuration, data, and risk management planning and execution
Participate in interface control meetings, audits, program management reviews, and technical working groups
Provide avionics engineering expertise across requirements definition, subsystem development, modeling and simulation, integration, test and evaluation, sustainment, and airworthiness certification
Support Aircraft Information Management Systems (AIMS), spectrum management requirements, testing, and certification
Apply CNS/ATM policies and regulations; develop compliance matrices and support verification activities
Review and develop avionics-related program documentation including system/subsystem specifications
Conduct analyses of avionics interfaces, laser systems, multiplex bus communications, BIT performance, and subsystem threat assessments
Assess state-of-the-art technologies, system feasibility, and improvement opportunities
Review system-specific test plans; participate in component, subsystem, and full system testing
Demonstrate knowledge of airborne controls and displays, cockpit displays, operator stations, data bus architectures (MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429), and data recording systems
Review technical documentation for specification and airworthiness compliance; develop findings and recommended changes
Support technical interchange meetings regarding hardware/software updates to controls, displays, data buses, and associated avionics systems
Support requirements development for future upgrades and assess airworthiness documentation in accordance with AFPD 62-6
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline with ABET Certification
Experience supporting DoD or USAF acquisition, engineering, or sustainment programs
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, airworthiness criteria, and weapon system lifecycle processes
Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516C, OSS&E, LCSE, and relevant Air Force Instructions
Ability to analyze complex technical data, conduct trade studies, and generate engineering recommendations
Experience supporting technical reviews, deficiency analyses, and engineering documentation development
Preferred
Experience in avionics engineering, integration, or certification activities
Understanding of AIMS, CNS/ATM, data bus architectures, controls and displays, and avionics cyber and spectrum requirements
Experience evaluating ECPs, ACSNs, FAA bulletins, and DMSMS risk
Experience supporting USAF configuration management, risk management, and system safety processes
Prior experience in USAF program offices or DoD acquisition environments
Company
Diaconia
Diaconia is an IT company that provides cloud computing, cyber solution, digital customer experience, and data intelligence services.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
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