Communication Navigation Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Support

• Apply engineering and scientific principles to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future Air Force and joint service weapon systems.
• Support application of MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria to aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Support System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), Critical Safety Item (CSI) management, and airworthiness certification monitoring.

Requirements Development & Analysis

• Assist in translating operational/user requirements into weapon system requirements for design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Support requirement and technology development into actionable plans, policies, and acquisition strategies.
• Conduct system concept development, trade-off assessments, and technical/mission analyses.
• Provide rapid response engineering support to address critical supportability and safety issues.

Documentation & Programmatic Support

• Assist in the preparation and review of key program documentation including ICD, ORD/CDD, CONOPS, CPD, SRD, SEP, TEMP, PESHE, PPP, TTPs, IAS, SCG, and other acquisition and technical documents.
• Contribute to milestone reviews and the development of staff summaries and executive briefings.
• Support and participate in program reviews and working groups (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TIM, PMR).

Systems Engineering & Airworthiness

• Assist in OSS&E (Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness) compliance per AF policy.
• Support LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E is maintained throughout the system life cycle.
• Conduct system safety program activities including mishap risk assessments, safety analyses, and mitigation support.
• Participate in United States Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) initiatives.

Technical Evaluation & Risk Management

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