Senior Survivability Engineer - Velos

Velos is a full-service engineering and technical services and government relations consulting firm representing leaders in the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and related industries. As an SBA-certified HUBZone company, Velos incorporates technical prowess into the execution of corporate strategies and business development experience, providing clients with reliable, cost effective, and maximum impact solutions. Velos also provides multi-discipline engineering and technical services to agencies such as NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of Defense (DoD).

Velos is seeking a Senior Survivability Engineer to join our team. You will provide engineering guidance to support the development and test of advanced aircraft. You will interact daily with Air Force program managers and industry subject matter experts across multiple domains (air, space, cyber) to assist the government with technical assessments, strategic planning, and engineering evaluations.

This position will be located on site in the Washington DC area with frequent US travel.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Assist system engineers in developing aircraft survivability specifications.
• Assess and review aircraft survivability specifications.
• Assist in the development of aircraft survivability test plans.
• Review test data from survivability test and evaluation.
• Provide performance assessments.
• Support the development of survivability support subsystems that enhance aircraft maintainability.
• Work with contractors and government engineering and test personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of specialty experience demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of all technical aspects related to aircraft survivability (e.g., visual, audio, infrared and radio frequency).
• Experience with recent significant systems engineering experience in the design, development, and testing of processes, technology and subsystems related to aircraft survivability.
• Specific knowledge of classified test and evaluation capabilities used to develop advanced aircraft characteristics.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience around Fixed-wing aircrew (pilot of NFO)
• USN or USMC (vice USAF)
  
• LO background
  
• Knowledge of acquisitions
• Weapons School

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TOP SECRET with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) AND previous SAP experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Velos (VEE-los), meaning "arrow" in Greek, truly symbolizes who we are as a company. We provide the perfect combination of agile, highly talented engineering and technical support with decades of market analysis and strategic planning experience - providing invaluable capabilities from strategy development through program execution. Whether we are leading an effort or part of a team, Velos always hits the mark!

Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits. We know our team is more than just the job we do, which is why we support education advancement with our tuition reimbursement program.

Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.