Avionics/Aerospace Engineering Support, Principal F-16 WAM (Top-Secret) - 190

Avionics/Aerospace Engineering Support, Principal

F-16 WAM

(Top-Secret) - 190 Wpafb, OH Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Family leave Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Doctoral degree Requirements specification DoD experience Master's degree Bachelor's degree Systems engineering Request for proposal Avionics Senior level Leadership Office experience 10 years Full Job Description Overview At Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success. Credence has an immediate opening for an Avionics/Aerospace Engineering Support at the principal level who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM (AFLCMC/WAM) directorate, F-16 division at

WPAFB, OH. F-16

"Viper"

AFLCMC/WAM

is headquartered at Hill Air Force Base with units located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Tyndall Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The F-16 "Viper" is a multi-role fighter jet delivering air-to-air, air-to-ground, and surveillance capabilities for the United States Air Force (USAF) and Coalition Partners. The F-16 program has the largest Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program in U.S. history producing over 4,500 jets for 24 countries. Each

F-16 FMS

case is uniquely tailored to country requirements / development / funding. Presently, FMS production orders exist through 2030. Additionally, the F-16 program includes the Multi-National Fighter Program (MNFP). MNFP is not a typical FMS program, but a unique, cooperative USAF and development program implemented through the FMS process under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). MNFP began in 1975 with the countries of Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway; Portugal joined in 200. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below: Shall assist to support, monitor, and assess prime contractor and major sub-contractor systems design, development, integration, and verification activities. Shall assist to continually monitor and assess aircraft modernization efforts, keeping abreast of system schedules, performance progress, and resolution of technical problems. Shall assist in investigating and recommend appropriate action concerning the need to redirect engineering efforts, pursue additional lines of development, and determine compromises on previously established requirements if required. Will support the development of avionics technical tasks to be completed for inclusion in the overall program schedule. Will support the development system requirements for inclusion into the program airworthiness certification plan. Will support the development of system requirements for inclusion into the program Systems Engineering Plan (SEP). Will support as an engineering team member on F-16 modification programs and will provide technical advice and guidance to engineers, lead and chief engineers, PMs, and other program team members. Will support feasibility studies and technical evaluations to ensure that systems, subsystems and equipment being developed are mutually compatible and serve to meet overall operational and technical requirements. Shall assist to assess technical risks and recommend options to be considered by F-16 programs. Will support RFP development and in evaluation of any contractor proposals in response to an RFP in support of F-16 production and modification programs. Shall assist in writing, assembling, and integrating the technical requirements of RFPs including, but not limited to, System Requirements Documents (SRDs), SOWs, PWS, SOO, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and DD Forms 610. Shall assist with the evaluation of F-16 weapon system Contractor proposals to assess compliance with program requirements. The Contractor shall participate in activities associated with proposal evaluations including, but not limited to, source selections, technical evaluations, and fact-finding. Shall assist to interface with all levels of engineering, program management, and leadership, including, but not limited to, other engineers, lead and chief engineers, technical experts, PMs, and civilian and military leadership within the F-16 Division/Fighters Directorate, other AFLCMC directorates, AFLCMC headquarters, AFRL, HQ AFMC, ACC, DoD, prime and subcontractors, and other government and private sector personnel. Will support various standing F-16 activities and organizations including, but not limited to, the F-16 Consolidated Board, F-16 JMCCT/B, F-16 Airworthiness Board (AB), F-16 CRTs, and F-16 System Safety Groups (e.g. System Safety Group (SSG), SSWG, and Material Safety Task Group (MSTG). Will support formal and informal F-16 program reviews and meetings including, but not limited to, risk assessments, requirements and design reviews (e.g.

SRR, PDR, CDR

), PMR including pre-PMRs, Management Action Team (MAT) meetings, TIMs, and configuration audits. Designated FMS positions shall assist with following tasks: shall assist with the preparation of technical requirements in support of development of LOR, LOA and LOA amendments. Shall assist LOA line managers in resolving technical and schedule issues. Requirements Must have at least an active top-secret clearance. Master's or Doctoral Degree in a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, at least five (5) of which must be in the DoD OR, Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD OR, a minimum of fifteen (15) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD. In addition, recommend a minimum of ten (10) years of DoD acquisition program office experience. 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