Avionics Engineer B-2 (WBZ) 01.6.14

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Position Summary Credence has an immediate opening for an Avionics Engineer at the senior to support the B-2 Division who is responsible for the modernization, test, production, fielding and sustainment of B-2 aircraft and related systems.

The B-2 is a high demand, low density fleet that is 20+ years old, is undergoing numerous concurrent acquisitions to solve obsolescence issues, and delivers critical aerial denial/anti-access and nuclear capabilities at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below: Serve as an Avionics Integration Engineer with emphasis on tactical data link systems, position location, display systems, digital interphone systems, and identification capabilities for military operations.

Support aircraft information management systems requirements, testing, certification, and spectrum management requirements, testing, and certification.

Use knowledge of Communication Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) requirements, policies, and regulations to assist in defining requirements, completing CNS/ATM compliance matrices, and supporting testing and certification of aircraft and supporting systems.

Communicate with engineering functional teams including structures, crew systems, EMI, reliability and maintainability, manufacturing, and system safety.

Support the development and integration of platform software requirements, including mission planning.

Support information management assessment and authorization, including development of security controls, test approaches, and risk identification and mitigation to obtain an IATO or ATO.

Assist in the interoperability certification process, including coordination with the Air Force Command and Control Integration Center for program clearance into Air Force System Operability Test and Joint Interoperability Test Command testing.

Assist in performing engineering tasks in support of development activities, including requirements definition, design, integration, test, and transition to operations; provide assistance with the Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System requirements management tool.

Apply detailed knowledge of avionics engineering in support of avionics subsystem definition, development, integration, verification methods, ICD review, sustainment, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, and model-based systems engineering.

Perform analyses, requirements analyses, and system capacity analyses; investigate alternative solutions and architecture trade-offs; make assessments; support operations concept development; and document results.

Support the review and development of draft systems engineering documents in support of milestone reviews and events.

Work with other Government organizations, the prime contractor, and subcontractors to support technical information exchange and open communication on security A&A, frequency management certification, and interoperability certification.

Participate in regular team meetings, TIMs, technical reviews, and ICWG meetings; support entrance and exit criteria, agenda development, content review, action item resolution, and coordination of technical review results.

Support hardware/software development and related system ground and flight test activities, including hardware-in-the-loop, subsystem integration labs, DT&E, and IO&TE activities.

Support airworthiness directives and assist in platform approval and certification; utilize current MIL-HDBK-516 Airworthiness Certification Criteria to determine applicable requirements and work with other agencies to achieve the desired level of certification.

Apply relevant knowledge of CJCSI 6212.01F, Net Ready Key Performance Parameters, and technical requirements associated with preparation of the ISP.

Advice and assistance in engineering analysis necessary to achieve CCA statutory compliance by identifying information needs, net-centric, interoperability, and supportability issues, and assessing conformance to DoD Chief Information Officer information policy and goals.

Explore information-related acquisition program needs and operational and functional capabilities delivered or supported by the program within the warfighting enterprise.

Advise and assist with documenting, identifying, and resolving potential information support implementation issues and risks that could limit or restrict operational employment of the program in accordance with the defined capability.

Apply an understanding of DoD, Air Force, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to assist in improving performance and sustainability of existing and future Air Force and joint service weapon systems.

Assist in translating AFGSC and ACC requirements into weapon system requirements used to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment for fielding and deployment.

Assist with development of requirements and technology needs into action plans and policies necessary to improve and retain manufacturing, operations, re-manufacturing, and demilitarization/disposal of weapon system capabilities within the USAF.

Assist technical and mission analyses of existing and future operational requirements, develop system concepts, perform technological and trade-off assessments of proposed designs or modifications, and support materiel solution analyses leading up to design reviews.

Provide rapid response engineering support through problem identification, impact assessment, and development of corrective actions for critical supportability problems.

Support development of draft documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance.

Assist in producing or reviewing technical evaluations/plans; engineering studies, reports, and analyses; acquisition strategies/plans; ICD; CDD; CONOPS; CPD; system requirements documents; system specifications; RFPs; SEP; TEMP; ISP; PPP; cybersecurity plans; security authorization package documentation; CCA compliance documentation; and other program, technical, and weapon system contractor-produced artifacts as required.

Assist in the development and collection of technical data and inputs for staff summary packages and executive briefings supporting coordination and signature of milestone approval documentation.

Support project team meetings, working groups, and reviews, including SRR, System Functional Review, PDR, CDR, Incremental Design Review, TRR, System Verification Review, TCM, TIMs, FCA, PCA, PRR, PMR, and other applicable meetings, working groups, and reviews.

Analyze equipment and software deficiencies, recommend corrections, and develop, integrate, and test deficiency solutions.

Assist the Government in engineering evaluation of prime and subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues, including ACSNs, ECPs, CCPs, FAA bulletins, modification proposals, DMSMS, program risk, and related documents.

Perform an advisory role for program source selections on engineering-related requirements, as required.

Support development and evaluation of IMP, IMS, and Systems Engineering Detail Schedule engineering cost estimates.

Support the system safety engineering program, including mishap risk assessments; evaluation of contractor safety proposals and safety analyses; evaluation of safety concerns; and assistance with resolution of high-priority safety issues.

Support disciplined engineering activities to assure Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) for all products and assist with establishing, implementing, and adhering to LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E compliance is achieved and maintained.

Assist the Air Force in reviewing and updating OSS&E baseline documentation, identifying OSS&E elements, reporting OSS&E metrics, and coordinating with other organizations to maintain continued OSS&E compliance.

Assist in ascertaining SEP implementation status throughout program operations and notify the Air Force of shortfalls or gaps requiring corrective action.

Apply an understanding of MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria to aircraft systems and subsystems, support Air Force Integrity Programs, assist in maintaining and updating the critical safety item list, and monitor airworthiness certification for B-2 Division aircraft.

Support the Air Force in establishing Hardness Maintenance/Hardness Surveillance per Defense Nuclear Agency-H-93-140 and implementing design concepts of Air Force Pamphlet 91-118, Safety Design and Evaluation Criteria for Nuclear Weapon Systems.

Requirements Must have a Top-Secret clearance.

Must have an ABET accredited Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD; OR must have an ABET accredited Bachelor's Degree in a related field and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD; For engineering positions, must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with a major in engineering from a college or university with an ABET-accredited engineering program for the degree requirements of the position, such as electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.

Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for these positions.

For computer science positions, it is recommended that the candidate have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major in computer science from a college or university with an ABET-accredited computer science program.

For engineering and computer science positions, the degree must have been received in the year of, or any year after, the original date of accreditation.

Why This Role Matters Real-World Impact — Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-being.

Growth-Oriented Environment — Learn from technical leaders, innovate within Agentic AI, and mentor those around you in AI best practices.

Culture of Empowerment — You'll be part of a team that values innovation, trust, collaboration, and mission success. xhyhwjd

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People! Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development