Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer

We are seeking a Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer to provide expert-level support in military aircraft avionics integration, navigation systems, mission planning software, and navigation database qualification. This role supports key Army aviation programs and other government agencies, offering both technical expertise and corporate guidance on aviation contracts, program strategy, and business development. As a Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Lead and support integration of militaryaircraftavionics and navigation systems.
• Provide subject matterexpertisein M-code GPS, INS/EGI, Doppler sensors, TACAN, and VOR/ILS systems.
• Support development and implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) capabilities, including GATM, CNS/ATM, RNP RNAV, RNP-.3/1/5, and P-RNAV/B-RNAV.
• Contribute to mission or flight management system architecture, requirements, and development activities.
• Support Army mission planning software applications, updates, and integration efforts.
• Develop and/or review Navigation Database Qualification (NDQ) and Data Quality Requirements (DQR).
• Conduct system-level analysis, testing, and validation of navigation and mission systems.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, program leadership, and customers to address technical issues and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide corporate guidance and subject matterexpertiseonaircraftmaintenance, programmatic strategy, and new contracts within aviation domains (Logistics, Programmatic, Technical).
• Develop and support business opportunities with Other Government Agencies (OGA), including US Air Force "Big Safari",CBP, FBI, DOS, and other aviation programs.
• Contribute to request for proposal (RFP) responses, capturing strategies, and corporate-level planning for aviation contracts.
• Support and conduct Program Management Reviews and provide insights on programmatic, technical, and operational matters.
• Develop and update operational manuals and guidance documents, such as Flight and Ground Operations manuals.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenshipand active secret clearance
• Master's degree in engineeringor a relatedfield; 12+ years of experience in mission systems, navigation systems, or avionics engineering.OR
• Bachelor's degree in engineeringor a related field;15+ years of experience in mission systems, navigation systems, or avionics engineering.
• Strongexpertisein militaryaircraftavionics integration.
• Hands-on experience with militaryaircraftnavigation systems, including:
• M-code GPS
• INS/EGI systems
• Doppler nav sensors
• TACAN and VOR/ILS radios
• Knowledge of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) standards (GATM, CNS/ATM, RNP RNAV, RNP-.3/1/5, P-RNAV/B-RNAV).
• Experience with mission or flight management system development.
• Familiarity with Army mission planning software applications and workflows.
• Experience developing or reviewing navigation database qualification and data quality requirements.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

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