Air Vehicle Systems Engineer

Air Vehicle Systems Engineer As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Technical Services. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer's needs, no matter how complex - offering exceptional service and the Precise solution. We are currently seeking an Air Vehicle Systems Engineer to support our customer in Patuxent River, Maryland location. The Platform Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) Air Vehicle Program provides critical contractor support services to the US Navy MQ-4C Triton Program Office (PMA-262). This role serves as the central hub for program execution, requiring an experienced professional capable of driving programmatic success within the Department of Defense/Department of War (DOD/DOW) acquisition framework. The successful candidate will leverage technical knowhow and robust project management methodologies to oversee the Air Vehicle's development lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration of cost, schedule, and performance metrics.

Functional Description:

Provide technical support in the development and testing of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) sensors. Review and generate technical documentation. Research, develop and propose technical solutions for problems and deficiencies within the SIGINT system.

• Daily Operations:

  Oversee daily functions within the Development Platform Systems IPT and Full-Scale Fatigue Test Follow On project, ensuring schedule alignment and risk mitigation.

• Engineering Lead Support:

  Directly assist the Triton Air Vehicle Engineering Lead in managing a workforce of over 60 engineers (Technical Area Experts) supporting the Triton program from various NAVAIR Competencies.

• Technical Facilitation:

  Act as a key bridge for the engineering team, translating high-level program requirements and priorities into actionable technical tasks.

• Change Management:

  Lead periodic engineering discussions and rigorously track Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) to ensure program configuration and schedule integrity. Financial & Logistical Stewardship

• Budget Oversight:

  Support the management of an annual Fiscal Year budget exceeding $10 million.

• Resource Coordination:

  Collaborate across Development, Sustainment, and Production IPTs Level 1 Programmatic, Technical IPTs, and Business Financial Managers (BFM) to coordinate and manage engineers' Charge Object Numbers (CON) and annual work-year funding.

• Operational Funding:

  Manage financial requirements for annual material for lab tests, as well as critical logistical funding for engineer travel requirements and associated Transportation Account Codes (TAC) for operational shipping. Acquisition & Contract Management

• Document Development:

  Partner with the PMA Acquisition and Program Planning and Control (PP&C) teams to develop Program Initiation Documents (PID), Statements of Work (SOW), and associated acquisition artifacts consistent with DOD/DOW 5000-series regulations.

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Contracts Coordination:

Maintain direct, essential interaction with the PMA Contracts team (Procuring Contracting ...For full information see follow application link. Precise Systems, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employee. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Visit goprecise for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.