Cooperative Airworthiness Systems Engineer, Journeyman (PMA-262) - AM Pierce and Associates

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The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a Cooperative Airworthiness Systems Engineer - Journeyman, supporting PMA-262, the Triton Program Office

The Location: Patuxent River, MD

The Work Environment: On-Site / Hybrid

The Description:

The candidate will provide technical support in the development and testing of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) sensors. Review and generate technical documentation. Research, develop and propose technical solutions for problems and deficiencies within the SIGINT system.

Other duties/ responsibilities may include:

• Review Engineering documents and assess against existing system safety hazards for applicability.
• Review the MQ-4C Triton Airworthiness documentation to include test procedures, test results, analysis and assess against Commonwealth of Australia requirements.
• Support the PMA-262 International and Engineering teams.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the Australian and USN airworthiness teams.
• Assist in the development of the Australian Unmanned Aerial System Standard Operating Permit (UASOP).
• Review and monitor development of relevant engineering documentation and artifacts
• Track engineering critical path inputs to the project and program integrated government schedule (IGS)
• Facilitate meetings, respond the Requests for Information (RFI), and track schedules.
• Apply decision analysis techniques to ensure that the engineering approach is cost effective and satisfies the training objectives.
• Monitor and participate in the configuration management of the system as an advocate for the cooperative partner.
• Maintain knowledge of disclosure parameters and related DoN Guidance to assist with release of technical data to cooperative partners.

Education & Experience:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, required.
• Bachelor of Art or Science degree in an engineering field.
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSITIUTIONS:
    • Associate's degree with two (2) years of additional work experience or
    • High School Diploma / GED with four (4) years of additional work experience.
  • Three (3) to ten (10) years of experience performing duties described in the description.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least three (3) 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.
• 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 desired.

Travel:

• On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.

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AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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This is a non-management position.