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Communication Navigation Engineer

Communication Navigation Engineer

Diaconia LLCDayton, OH, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description : Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Support

  • Apply engineering and scientific principles to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems.
  • Support application of MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria to aircraft systems and subsystems.
  • Support System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), Critical Safety Item (CSI) management, and airworthiness certification monitoring.

Requirements Development & Analysis

  • Assist in translating operational / user requirements into weapon system requirements for design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Support requirement and technology development into actionable plans, policies, and acquisition strategies.
  • Conduct system concept development, trade-off assessments, and technical / mission analyses.
  • Provide rapid response engineering support to address critical supportability and safety issues.

    • Documentation & Programmatic Support

  • Assist in the preparation and review of key program documentation including ICD, ORD / CDD, CONOPS, CPD, SRD, SEP, TEMP, PESHE, PPP, TTPs, IAS, SCG, and other acquisition and technical documents.
  • Contribute to milestone reviews and the development of staff summaries and executive briefings.
  • Support and participate in program reviews and working groups (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TIM, PMR).

    • Systems Engineering & Airworthiness

  • Assist in OSS&E (Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness) compliance per AF policy.
  • Support LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E is maintained throughout the system life cycle.
  • Conduct system safety program activities including mishap risk assessments, safety analyses, and mitigation support.
  • Participate in United States Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) initiatives.

    • Technical Evaluation & Risk Management

  • Evaluate prime and subcontractor proposals including ECPs, ACSNs, CCPs, FAA bulletins, and risk assessments.
  • Assist in equipment and software deficiency analysis and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support IMP, IMS, and Systems Engineering Detail Schedule (SEDS) development and cost estimation.
  • Support configuration management, data management, and risk management processes.

    • Requirements :

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related technical field. Must be ABET Certified Degree
  • Familiarity with U.S. DoD and USAF engineering principles, airworthiness certification processes, and acquisition lifecycle.
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in a structured engineering environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with aircraft systems and subsystem certification.
  • Knowledge of USAF System Integrity Programs, OSS&E, and AFSO21 initiatives.
  • Prior experience with technical document development and milestone review participation.
  • Familiarity with risk management, configuration management, and system safety processes.
  • Active security clearance.
  • Support technical compliance for avionics development, testing, and sustainment including navigation, LOS / BLOS communications, network protocols, IPSec, SOAP / XML, and air data systems.
  • Evaluate technical documentation for compliance and airworthiness, summarize findings, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on threat warning and countermeasure systems, including radar warning receivers (e.g., AN / ALR-69A ) and infrared countermeasure systems such as LAIRCM .
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