Airworthiness Engineer

Airworthiness Engineer

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance; must UPGRADE and MAINTAIN a TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree (A Master’s degree can replace TWO (2) years of the relevant experience and a PhD can replace FIVE (5) years of relevant experience)
• FIFTEEN (15) years of experience in an engineering field
• Experience in design, integration and troubleshooting of Aircraft Systems

Responsibilities

• Focus on design assessment, integration, and management of complex systems over the product life cycle
• Plan and review technical plans, systems integration, requirements verification and validation, technical designs, cost and risk analysis, and supportability and effectiveness analysis
• Conduct formal and informal presentations, prepare technical reports, papers, and documents and participate in conferences and discussions related to assigned systems
• Prepare documentation and presentation material for program milestones
• Provide inputs on the evaluation of technical proposals
• Gathering acquisition program information; conducting planning and analyses for all acquisition phases; assisting in acquisition and sustainment strategy planning; tracking, and scheduling; implementing contractor performance status systems; assisting in establishing and maintaining databases; assisting in developing and analyzing key program metrics; assisting in developing and integrating risk management plans and strategies; supporting program briefings; and effectively communicating recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• PhD
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) certification highly desirable
• Strong understanding of FAA regulations as they apply to Airworthiness Certification for Commercial and Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA)
• Military Air Worthiness in accordance with FAA Order 8110.101A, AFPD 62-6 USAF Airworthiness requirements and MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria
• Good Organization Skills and Ability to Work with Minimal Direction in a Changing Environment
• High Energy, Results Oriented, Self-Motivated /Self-Reliant, Team Player
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills with Ability to Interface with an Organization at all Levels
• Ability to Work in a Dynamic, Fast Paced Environment
• Ability to Multitask and Prioritize
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Initiative, Self-starter, Adaptable, and High Motivation for Excellence
• Excellent Organizational, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills
• Self-directed and Proactive
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or above
• Clear understanding of the DoD acquisition and sustainment organizations
• Working knowledge in the area of System displays, data buses (MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC-429), test planning and conduct, sustainment and operations covering airborne vehicles’ avionics and mechanical subsystems and FAA and Air Force airworthiness/certification process and procedures.
• Working knowledge of technical documents, determining sufficiency for demonstrating compliance with specifications and airworthiness means of compliance, summarizing findings, recommended changes, and communicating all results to program offices.
• Has performed engineering evaluation of prime and subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues including but not limited to evaluations of Engineering Change Notices, Engineering Change Proposals, Contract Change Proposal, FAA bulletins, modification proposals, program risk, and related documents.