Senior Aerospace Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee project planning and implementation by creating and managing project timelines and expenditure plans.

• Monitor spending, anticipate resource requirements, track milestones, and collaborate with stakeholders regarding schedule or budget concerns.

• Participate in client meetings to review project progress, clarify requirements, address technical inquiries, and document decisions and action items.

• Formulate, uphold, and execute sanctioned aircraft ASE ground test plans and protocols.

• Validate equipment installation, system interfaces, functional responses, and display indications against set requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Gather and assess test data, record outcomes and discrepancies, and assist in fault isolation, corrective measures, and regression testing.

• Confirm ASE and mission software versions and configurations after maintenance or system reinstallation.

• Implement approved updates and mission software loads, performing functional checks for compatibility.

• Assess software performance in relation to operational requirements and propose updates or modifications.

• Deliver pilot and crew training in both CONUS and OCONUS settings, including classroom and on-aircraft training.

• Collaborate with U.S. embassies, field support representatives, and associated organizations regarding training and support initiatives.

• Direct mechanical design from initial concept through to detailed design and production, encompassing 3D modeling, material/component selection, tolerance and fit analysis, structural evaluation, prototyping, design reviews, testing, and refinement.

• Create and review wiring schematics and mechanical design documentation from system level to assembly level.

• Work in conjunction with electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to address design inquiries and facilitate system integration.

• Preserve engineering records, document design and configuration changes, contribute to design reviews, and track technical issues until resolution.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is mandatory.

• Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and retain one.

• A minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in electronic warfare, aircraft survivability, threat analysis, or a similar field (ideal candidate).

• Capability to analyze aircraft interfaces, including MIL-STD-1553B data buses, Ethernet, power, grounding and bonding, signal wiring, and RF paths.

• Experience in reviewing interface control documents (ICDs), wiring diagrams, pinouts, aircraft installation drawings, and technical manuals while verifying system configurations.

• Proficient in 2D drafting and 3D modeling software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.

• Familiarity with engineering drawing practices, GD&T, fits, clearances, and the interpretation of technical drawings.

• Experience in preparing and reviewing BOMs, interface drawings, assembly drawings, and supporting engineering documentation.

• Basic programming or data analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, or C++.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for the Pay for Outstanding Performance program.

• Eligibility for the Annual Performance Based Compensation program.

• A competitive benefits package.

• Background check conducted following a conditional offer.