Overview
Engine F15 – Robins AFB, GA
Job Status : Full-time
Clearance : Secret
Certification : N / A
Travel : As Needed ~10%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer located at Robins AFB in GA supporting the Air Force Division. Become a key contributor to the engineering team supporting the F-15—the most combat-proven and capable fighter aircraft in the U.S. Air Force arsenal. With unmatched lethality, speed, and reliability, the F-15 continues to serve as a critical asset in maintaining global air superiority. As an engineer, you'll work with advanced technologies and highly skilled professionals to solve complex challenges in avionics, radar, electronic warfare, and systems integration, directly contributing to the evolution of this legendary aircraft platform.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events
- Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations
- Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas
- Journeyman : Minimum of five (5) years of experience in DoD and an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering
- Performs all functional duties independently
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
Manufacturing / Structural / Civil Engineering Quality Assurance Engineer experienceKnowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical / professional disciplineWorks independently and applies the proper procedures and processes related to area of expertiseProblem solving and troubleshooting within established program / project guidelinesWorks independently or under the oversight of more senior contractor employeesResponsibilities
Develop and assess defect prevention strategies and processes for development, production, and deployment of hardware and support facilitiesPerform QA analyses to ensure hardware systems and support facilities can be produced by controlled manufacturing processes at manageable risk to cost, schedule, or user satisfactionConduct special studies and analyze broad QA issues common to all AFLCMC acquisition programs, including discrete investigations of issues using process variability reduction, statistical process / quality control, defect prevention, metrology, non-destructive evaluation, and QA or automated inspectionReview and assess the weapon system contractor QA planning and progressEvaluate the quality system of the weapon system prime contractor / subcontractor or depot to the degree it impacts the system being acquired and assess the quality planning, discipline, and effectiveness, including advanced quality tools, techniques and systemsAnalyze weapon system prime contractor / subcontractor strategies, plans, and activities to identify opportunities for improvementAssist in identification and analysis of major cost / risk trade-offs and life-cycle cost considerationsAssist in and support quality audits to include hardware audits; the contractor shall assist in hardware quality evaluations by disassembly, inspection and test of a representative unit of production to the assembly levelProvide support to prepare a description of broad quality strategies for defect prevention covering product and process design, production, and deploymentDetermine appropriate program QA requirements and prepare descriptions of tasks for inclusion in the contract PWSProvide QA inputs to initial test planning for hardwareProvide oversight, administer, evaluate, and make recommendations to the International Standards Organization and AS9100 based conversion installation QA plan with practices and procedures designed to ensure that products and equipment conform to USAF or country-specific TCTOAdditional Responsibilities
Support application of knowledge and experience in engineering principles, criteria, and procedures to USAF systems, subsystems, and equipment procurement activities, post-award project / program management tasks, and acquisition programs throughout their life cyclesApply an understanding of DoD, USAF and common engineering / scientific principles, processes and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future USAF and joint service weapon systemsAssist in translating user requirements into weapon system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test and evaluate weapon systems, subsystem and equipment for eventual fielding and deploymentProvide support to produce or review products that include the following : technical evaluations / plans; engineering studies, reports and analyses; and acquisition strategies / plans such as ICD; ORD / CDD; CONOPS; CPD; System Requirements Document (SRD); System Specification; RFPs; System Engineering Plan (SEP); Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP); program environment, safety, and occupational health evaluation; information support plan; Program Protection Plan (PPP); Technology Assessment / Control Plan (TA / CP); cybersecurity strategy; Security Classification Guide (SCG); Alternative Live Fire T&E Plan; Clinger-Cohen Act compliance; consideration of technology issues; DM strategy; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear survivability assessments; net-centric data strategy; spectrum supportability determination; technical data rights strategy; technology readiness assessment; manufacturing readiness assessment, and other program / technical documents as requiredSupport the F-15 Division in the performance of disciplined engineering activities to assure Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) for all products. The contractor shall follow the Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and OSS&E related AFIs and all lower-level supplements and related documents including applicable Operating Instructions (OI)Assist with establishing, implementing and adhering to LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E compliance is achieved and maintainedAscertain the implementation status of the SEP throughout program operations and notify the USAF of pertinent shortfalls or gaps for which corrective action may be neededHelp support the Mechanical System Integrity (SI) Program, maintain and update the Critical Safety Item list, and monitor airworthiness certification for F-15 Division aircraftParticipate in value stream mapping activities and Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) Program Facilitation. The contractor shall understand the AFSO21 initiative and shall be able to apply and facilitate performance improvement events and actions to ensure the use of best engineering practicesAdvise the F-15 Division on engineering determinations of acceptable substitutes when parts obsolescence occursApply an understanding of systems acquisition, system and sub-system level hardware and software integration, systems requirements analysis and allocation, computer systems architecture, and systems and subsystems T&EWhat We Offer
Competitive salariesContinuing education assistanceProfessional development allotmentMultiple healthcare benefits packages401K with employer matchingCompetitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday scheduleWho We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empower our teams at the core of our success.
Be the Difference – Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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