Electrical Engineer Senior - COLSA

General Summary

·Apply knowledge of electrical engineering in support of electrical power systems, avionics subsystem definition, development, integration, all verification methods, sustainment, modeling/simulation, testing and evaluation, and airworthiness certification across a wide range of hardware and software systems.

·Support AIMS requirements, testing, certification, and spectrum management requirements and certification.

·Use knowledge of CNS/ATM requirements, policies, and regulations to assist in defining requirements, completing CNS/ATM compliance matrices, and supporting testing and certification of aircraft and supporting systems.

·Assist in reviewing, developing, and, updating applicable program documentation for avionics engineering relevant requirements.

·Support the core engineering tasks as they relate to avionics integration engineering.

·Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems

·Experience applying MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria, to aircraft systems and subsystems.

·Understand and execute Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, associated AFIs and Airworthiness Bulletins through standardized processes and issuance of flight authorizations.

·Support the System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), assist in maintaining and updating the Critical Safety Item (CSI) list, and monitor airworthiness certification for mission partner aircraft.

·Assist in translating user requirements into weapons system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test and evaluate weapons systems, subsystems and equipment for eventual fielding and deployment.

·Assist with the development of requirements and technology needs into action plans and policies necessary to improve and retain world class manufacturing, operations, re-manufacturing, and de-militarization/disposal of weapon system capabilities within the USAF.

·Assist in performing technical/mission analyses of existing and future operational requirements, assist in developing system concepts and perform technological/trade-off assessments of proposed designs/modifications.

·Assist in providing rapid response engineering service and support as augmentation to organic resources through in-depth problem identification, impact assessment, and development of corrective actions for critical supportability problems.

·Support and assist in conducting the system safety engineering program, including mishap risk assessments; evaluating contractor safety proposals and safety analyses; evaluating safety concerns of using and support commands; and assisting with resolution of high priority safety issues.

·Assist in performing material solution analyses leading up to design reviews.

·Assist in producing or supporting development of draft documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance.

·Assist in providing support to produce or review products that include but not limited to the following:

·Technical evaluations/plans

·Engineering studies, reports, and analyses

·Acquisition strategies/plans

·Assist in analyzing equipment and software deficiencies; make recommendations for equipment and software deficiency corrections; and assist in developing, integrating, and testing equipment and software deficiency solutions.

·Assist the USG in the engineering evaluation of prime and subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues including but not limited to evaluations of Advance Change Study Notices (ACSN), ECPs, Contract Change Proposal (CCPs), FAA bulletins, modification proposals, DMSMS, program risk, and related documents.

·Perform, as required, an advisory role for program weapon system contractor source selections on all engineering related requirements.

·Assist with establishing, implementing, and adhering to LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E compliance is achieved and maintained.

·Aid the Air Force in reviewing and updating the OSS&E baseline document and shall support the Air Force in the identification of OSS&E elements, progress reporting of OSS&E metrics, and interaction with other organizations to ensure continued OSS&E compliance.

·Able to apply OSS&E and airworthiness processes, as well as assist in providing risk assessments, safety analysis and recommendations, and address high priority safety issues.

·Assist in translating production and operational requirements into design, fabrication and testing objectives.

·Provide analysis and recommendations to systems suitability for installation, functionality and reliability of systems and readiness of existing manufacturing processes.

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Required Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in an ABET accredited engineering discipline, and fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD
• Understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams), Adobe Acrobat, and applications for access to the world wide web including Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Knowledge of aircraft electrical systems/components
• U.S Citizenship required; must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft avionics and electrical engineering
• Experience with C-130 modifications, troubleshooting, field support, and depot support

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.