Aircraft Performance Engineer

DescriptionSAIC has an opening for an Aircraft Performance Engineer in Huntsville, AL.Roles and ResponsibilitiesPerform as Rotary-Wing/Fixed-Wing Subject Matter Expert for the U.S. Army’s Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS), specifically in the areas of aircraft configuration, flight performance, and weight & balance.Manage the development, process, and validation of software Flight Performance Models (FPMs)Create formal documentation to include FPM requirements, design, test, and validation/data substantiation reports.Conduct end-user level testing on flight performance models and performance planning software applications to ensure Warfighter/customer requirements are met.Work with Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD) and Platform Managers (PMs) to achieve Airworthiness approval for FPMs and Performance Planning Applications (PPAs).QualificationsEducation Requirements:Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years or more related experience; Six (6) years additional experience can be accepted in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).Clearance Requirements:Must possess an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.Required Qualifications/Skills:Experience with a team developing softwarte to be integrated into aircraft Flight Management Systems.Subject matter expertise in rotary-wing/fixed-wing flight performance, particularly with regard to aircraft performance prediction and computation of PPC/TOLD cards IAW applicable Aircrew Training Manuals (ATMs)Experience with one or more aviation platforms (H-60, AH-64, CH-47, FW); emphasis on rotary-wingAbility to quickly adapt to a changing environmentCandidate should be a self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player.Ability to prioritize multiple tasksStrong analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent teamwork and interpersonal skillsAbility to handle multiple clients and multiple team members with confidenceStrong written and oral communications abilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsPreferred Qualifications/Skills:Current or previous certification as an aviation pilot. Familiarity with the Army’s Airworthiness process [i.e. Airworthiness Qualification Plans/Specifications (AQPs/AQSs), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), DO-178C/DO-278A].Engineering background.Familiarity/experience with Azure DevOps (ADO).Job Field: SoftwareTravel: Yes, 10 % of the Time