Systems Engineer

TITLE Systems Engineer

DESCRIPTION

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the mission readiness of the U.S. Navy's premier strike and electronic warfare aircraft. This position supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Avionics Engineering Department as a contractor providing technical support for the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems integrated on

F/A-18 & EA-18G

aircraft with emphasis on the

AN/APX-111

(V) Combined Interrogator-Transponder (CIT) Set. Will provide engineering services to address obsolescence, system redesign, and integration of new capabilities, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) AIMS and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities As a Systems Engineer, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Systems Engineering & Sustainment:

Serve as a technical contact for the integration of the

AN/APX-111

(V), Conformal Antenna Subsystem (CAS), Fuselage Mounted Antenna (FMA) and transponder-only equipment on F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft. Manage and mitigate critical Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues affecting Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) and Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs). Analyze failure data and component usage rates to forecast sustainment shortfalls and develop long-term supportability strategies.

System Design, Development, and Modernization:

Evaluate and develop Courses of Action (COAs) for system modernization. Analyze the feasibility, cost, schedule, and performance trade-offs of integrating alternative systems, and platform integration challenges. Provide engineering oversight for the development and integration of new capabilities to meet emerging legislative and operational requirements.

Certification Compliance:

Ensure systems comply with Department of Defense (DoD) AIMS Performance/Design and Qualification Requirements. Ensure systems comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification policies and procedures, including 14 CFR Part 91.225 and Part 91.227. Support efforts associated with obtaining DoD AIMS, FAA and Spectrum certification. Collaborate with DoD AIMS Program Office representatives to address certification challenges and ensure compliance with civil airspace regulations.

Test, Integration, and Certification:

Support comprehensive testing of software/firmware and hardware modifications, including box formal build testing, environmental stress screening, electromagnetic testing, integration testing, and flight test programs. Support the certification process for IFF systems, ensuring compliance with DoD AIMS, FAA, Spectrum, and Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) requirements. Perform technical review of documentation such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system specifications, test plans/procedures and test reports. For each, generate technical review comments and disposition responses.

Programmatic and Stakeholder Collaboration:

Provide engineering guidance to Program Office (PMA-265) leadership, Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, and other stakeholders to inform programmatic decisions and budget (POM) cycles. Collaborate with government civilians, military personnel, and contractors to execute engineering tasks. Support technical discussions with other services and agencies regarding IFF system commonality, interoperability, and DMSMS challenges.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Degree:

A Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering curriculum from an ABET-accredited college or university. A degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field is highly preferred. To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate progressively responsible experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

This experience should include:

Expertise in

Avionics Systems:

 Demonstrated experience with the design, integration, and sustainment of complex avionics, particularly military IFF systems (interrogators and transponders). Direct experience with the

AN/APX-111

(V) or similar CIT systems is highly desirable.

Obsolescence Management:

 Demonstrated experience managing DMSMS issues for electronic systems, including component sourcing, redesign analysis, and developing mitigation strategies.

Certification Knowledge:

 Familiarity with DoD AIMS and FAA certification policies and procedures, and experience ensuring compliance for avionics systems.

RF Systems Knowledge:

 In-depth knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) systems, including transmitters, receivers, antennas, and the unique challenges of integrating them onto military aircraft platforms.

Defense Acquisition Lifecycle:

 Experience with the full defense acquisition lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through development, testing, certification, and sustainment.

Systems Integration:

 Experience with the hardware, software, and mechanical integration of avionics into tactical aircraft, including knowledge of military data bus standards.

SALARY RANGE

160K-200K and will be commensurate with experience

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time

LEVEL OF CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Secret Eligible

AMOUNT OF TRAVEL

Occasional travel expected

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

J.F. Taylor, Inc. was founded as an engineering firm in 1983 by John F. Taylor, a retired Naval Aviation Officer and engineer. With over 600 employees and $200 million in annual revenues, we have continually leveraged our engineering foundation in systems engineering, software development, and the design and production of high fidelity training devices. Our capabilities include the design, manufacture and fabrication of single prototypes and the high-volume production of aircraft and maritime kits and components. Competitive salaries and benefits are critical to attracting and retaining excellent employees. We recognize that happy employees lead to continuity, experience, and quality work. Our benefits package for all permanent, full-time employees includes: Four Weeks of Paid Leave Ten Paid Holidays Health Insurance, including Medical, Vision, and Prescription Coverage Company HSA/HRA Contributions Dental Insurance Term Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan Supplemental Health Coverage Plans Supplemental Disability and Life Insurance Plans Tuition Assistance Reduced Rates for Corporate Fitness Membership

REQ NUMBER

ENG-26-00029 EOE

STATEMENT

J.F. Taylor is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING

APPLICATIONS.