20-35% Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an SE-4 Systems & Flight Test Engineer (E-3 AWACS) located at Patrick SFB, FL . We are seeking an experienced, multidisciplinary Systems & Flight Test Engineer to support the
E-3 AWACS
platform through its entire lifecycle. In this high-impact position, you will employ a holistic engineering approach to design, develop, evaluate, and integrate complex end-to-end systems and mission-oriented products. This role serves as a crucial technical bridge between operational requirements, hardware/software design, and airborne evaluation. The selected engineer will translate high-level product development strategies into verified system architectures and execute developmental and operational testing both in test integration laboratories and in-flight aboard Department of War (DoW) aircraft.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Master's Degree in a technical field with at least 10 years years of relevant experience. Active Seecret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clerance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Aircraft Platform Experience:
Hands-on operational and/or maintenance experience with
E-3 AWACS
aircraft (mission systems, avionics, radar, or communications).
Flight Physical Certification:
Ability to obtain and maintain an active FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate (or military flight physical equivalent).
In-Flight Duty:
Willingness and physical qualification to perform operational and engineering duties in-flight aboard DoW aircraft.
Travel Flexibility:
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% per year (surge to 35%) to support test events, detachment sites, and operational exercises.
Test Documentation:
Demonstrated background authoring formal verification procedures, test plans, and acceptance test documentation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Developmental Test (DT)
Experience:
Prior experience with formal Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) processes and airworthiness certification (highly desired). Operational Test (OT)
Experience:
Background supporting Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) squadrons, operational flight programs (OFP), or joint flight tests (desired).
Security Clearance:
Active Secret or Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent military operational experience).
RESPONSIBILITIES
End-to-End Systems Engineering & Requirements Architecture Holistic Systems Lifecycle Management:
Design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products throughout their complete acquisition and/or operational lifecycle.
Requirements Traceability:
Generate quantifiable, supportable requirements verification plans/test procedures. Ensure full compliance with customer mission requirements and government standards through formal verification methods (V&V).
Requirements Decomposition:
Translate high-level strategic capabilities and product roadmaps into comprehensive system requirement specifications (SRS); partner closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams (software, hardware, RF, avionics) to establish detailed, lower-level implementation requirements.
Standards & Process Governance:
Establish, coordinate, and institutionalize engineering standards, practices, and baseline procedures related to overall product development.
Technical Performance, System Integration & Design Reviews Technical Performance Measurement:
Assess system performance and operational readiness utilizing quantifiable evaluation criteria and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).
Multi-Discipline Design Reviews:
Actively lead and participate in formal preliminary and critical design reviews (PDR/CDR) for both hardware and software components, ensuring architectural applicability, compliance, and strict requirements traceability.
Conceptual System Design:
Participate in early conceptual system design, trade studies, and the generation of authoritative system design concept documentation.
Verification, Validation & In-Flight Flight Testing Test Procedure Generation:
Author system-level requirements verification procedures and formal comprehensive test procedures.
Test Plan Governance:
Review comprehensive test plans and procedures to guarantee they fully satisfy contractual requirements and validation criteria.
Airborne Flight Test Execution:
Perform technical and operational test duties in-flight aboard DoW aircraft, collecting real-time data and observing system performance in true operational flight profiles.
Requirements Validation Testing:
Actively participate in laboratory, ground, and airborne testing to formally validate and certify system requirements prior to customer delivery.
Customer Liaison & Business Development Support Customer Liaison:
Act as a primary technical advisor and liaison for customer engagements, user groups, and stakeholders to understand, define, and shape emerging mission requirements.
Business Development & Strategy Support:
Provide subject matter expertise and technical solutions to support business development activities and competitive proposals.
