Cooperative Program Systems Engineer

AVIAN is seeking a Cooperative Program Systems Engineer to support The Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program (PMA-262) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The ideal candidate will provide communications and networking systems technical support for the full system engineering life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and implementation. 

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The Cooperative Program Systems Engineer will research, propose, and implement solutions to communications and networking systems problems derived from program requirements.

Duties: 

• Reviewing Engineering documents and assessing against existing system safety hazards for applicability.
• Reviewing the MQ-4C Triton Airworthiness documentation to include test procedures, test results, analysis, and assessment against Commonwealth of Australia requirements.
• Supporting the PMA 262 International and Engineering teams.
• Serving as a technical liaison between the Australian and USN airworthiness teams.
• Assisting in the development of the Australian Unmanned Aerial System Standard Operating Permit (UASOP).
• Reviewing and monitoring the development of relevant engineering documentation and artifacts
• Tracking engineering critical path inputs to the project and program integrated government schedule (IGS)
• Facilitating meetings, responding the Requests for Information (RFI), and tracking schedules.
• Applying decision analysis techniques to ensure that the engineering approach is cost-effective and satisfies the training objectives.
• Monitoring and participating in the configuration management of the system as an advocate for the cooperative partner.
• Maintaining knowledge of disclosure parameters and related DoN Guidance to assist with the release of technical data to cooperative partners.

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree. Associate’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.  OR Four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree. 

• Required Experience:

  • At least three years of experience in Systems Engineering supporting DoD aircraft or weapons systems, consisting of the design, development, integration, and system testing of computer hardware, computer software, and navigation, sensor, and communication subsystems.
  • Demonstrated experience in NAVAIR Systems Engineering Process and Airworthiness is desired,
  • Knowledge of system engineering principles, theories, and concepts and ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative principles and concepts.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of non-engineering, non-scientific information in the form of federal Acquisition Regulations, Military Standards, Department of the Navy (DON)/DOD/NAVAIR policies, directives and instructions and ability to determine the applicability of these documents to assignments.
  • Ability to work and coordinate with a variety of professional personnel associated with the assigned duties.
  • Experience with Navy Unmanned Aviation platforms is desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Salary range: $84,000-$120,000  (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.) 

At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.

For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.