Sr. Aeronautical Engineer (TS/SCI clearance required)

Senior Aeronautical Engineer – Multi-Platform Air Vehicle Integration Lead

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of aerial systems innovation with the Phalanx Griffon (PG) initiative—a cutting-edge, open-architecture platform designed to deliver secure, real-time data across domains and to the tactical edge. We’re looking for a Senior Aeronautical Engineer to lead aircraft integration efforts, turning digital designs into certified, mission-ready systems that operate seamlessly across diverse airframes.

What You’ll Do

Air Vehicle Integration & Architecture

• Serve as the go-to expert for integrating the Nomad system stack, SATCOM components, and platform interface modules (PIMs) into various military aircraft.


• Lead the creation and coordination of airworthiness documentation, including AF Form 1067, in collaboration with System Program Offices, OEMs, and Flight Test Centers.


• Drive platform selection through form-factor evaluations, SWaP‑C trade studies, and integration feasibility assessments.

Digital Thread & Model-Based Engineering

• Own and evolve 3D CAD models and interface control definitions within a government-owned digital engineering environment.


• Provide real-time feedback to multidisciplinary teams and the broader architecture group to ensure alignment between digital and physical systems.

Lab Integration & System Testing

• Design aircraft-representative test fixtures and wiring configurations for use in the System Integration Lab (SIL).


• Manage environmental and functional testing (vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC) ahead of formal developmental and operational testing events.

Flight Test Support & Deployment

• Author test documentation, risk analyses, and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT).


• Act as onboard or ground-based test engineer during flight test campaigns; drive post-test debriefs, data analysis, and iterative design improvements for future builds.

Program Oversight & Technical Leadership

• Track integration milestones and performance metrics against the Integrated Master Schedule; communicate readiness and risks to stakeholders.


• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of agile, secure, and forward-leaning hardware development.

What You’ll Bring

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required due to program security requirements.


• Education & Experience: B.S. in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred), with 10+ years of experience in aircraft integration or modification—military platforms highly preferred.


• Technical Expertise: Strong background in structural design/analysis (FEM), weight and balance, harness design, and MIL‑STD qualification processes.


• Lifecycle Knowledge: Experience supporting full system development—lab, test, and fielding—within USAF or DoD frameworks (e.g., AFI 63‑101/20‑101).


• Tools: Skilled with CREO, CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks; exposure to MBSE tools (SysML/CAMEO) is a plus.


• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Hands-on experience with open-architecture programs such as ABMS, CJADC2, OMS/UCI.


• Familiarity with SATCOM systems, cross-domain solutions, and cryptographic hardware.


• Past experience authoring or reviewing USAF airworthiness packages (AF 879, AFCB, E-Series).


• Agile/Scrum or SAFe certifications and working knowledge of DevSecOps environments.