AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 1 day ago
Aerospace Engineer (Air Systems), Lead
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $217K/yr
12+ years expAMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in various areas. The Lead Aerospace Engineer (Air Systems) will conduct analysis and evaluation of DoD air system programs, manage efforts within a mixed work center, and provide critical support in developmental testing and evaluation.
GovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct analysis of emerging DoD air system programs using modern digital engineering tools and reviewing historical performance of related programs, technologies, and activities
Evaluate the acquisition and technology risks of air-systems programs and supporting development; secure cutting-edge technology and engineering capabilities to facilitate modernization efforts across DoD
Analyze and evaluate acquisitions programs to support timely delivery of key warfighting capabilities to DoD. Integrate analysis of digital engineering artifacts into the assessment
Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals; work closely with senior government decision makers and managers and stay in sync with DoD priorities
Manage your efforts within a mixed virtual-, in-person work center
Provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Systems Engineering support the government on advanced air systems
Provide testing and evaluation (T&E) expertise related to air systems
Provide DTE&A Assessments and risk evaluations to OUSD(R&E), Milestone Decision Authorities, Services, and PEOs
Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), developmental test plans, System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSPs), Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Acquisition Baselines and Strategies, and other milestone decision documents
Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program reviews
Evaluate digital engineering artifacts produced by programs, test centers, and services in support of informing DTE&A assessments
Provide working-level integrated product teams (WIPTs) Test and Evaluation and systems engineering support. Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRA)
Develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior OSD decision makers
Assess and provide recommendations on DT&E policy
Qualification
Required
12 Years or more of experience
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
BS in technical field required, MS desired
Top Secret Clearance (SCI eligibility)
10 years of experience overseeing engineering activities (e.g. requirements, design, integration, and test)
8 years of experience supporting DoD Air Warfare MDAPs, developmental test and evaluation, and systems engineering and analysis
Experience with emerging MBSE, digital engineering-focused programs and tools such as CAMEO, AFSIM
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Ability to develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior decision makers
Experience to include supporting policy and process engineering activities
Experience supporting OSD and/or Service Branch HQ organizations
Well versed in DoD 5000 instruction and DoDAF
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Steckel
President & CEO
Peter Whitfield
Chief Financial Officer
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