Subject-Matter Expert Avionics Engineer

Subject-Matter Expert (SME) Avionics Engineer Active TS Clearance Required

Location: Onsite Dayton, OH, US
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range: As per Exp.

Client , a 100% employee-owned aerospace engineering company, is looking for a highly experienced Avionics Engineering SME to support the Air Force's Phalanx Griffon (PG) program. PG is an advanced, open-architecture airborne node designed to deliver decision-quality data to warfighters at the tactical edge.

This is a new and high-impact role that places you at the center of integrating mission-critical avionics systems across multiple platforms for Major Release 2 (FY 2025 2027) . You'll ensure technical integration, flight readiness, and digital-thread continuity for one of the Department of the Air Force's most strategically significant airborne programs.

• Define integration of Nomad VPX hardware with platform data buses (MIL STD 1553, ARINC 429/664, Ethernet TSN) and mission computers.

• Develop ICDs, signal-flow diagrams, timing budgets, and alignment with OMS/UCI and cross-domain guard requirements.

• Lead the creation of AF Form 1067s, flight-clearance packages (E-series), and safety-of-flight documentation.

• Support and oversee compliance with DO 254 (hardware) and DO 178C (software) standards.

• Model avionics systems in SysML/CAMEO and link to requirements, verifications, and part trees.

• Run configuration control boards and manage redlines and synchronized updates to digital artifacts.

• Specify and verify harnesses, signal conditioning, and power interface implementations within the SIL.

• Diagnose and resolve EMI/EMC, signal timing, and protocol-related integration issues.

• Author test cards, telemetry plans, and IATT documentation.

• Serve as ground/flight avionics lead during developmental and operational test events, supporting real-time data analysis and anomaly troubleshooting.

• Advise USAF Integrated Product Teams, SPOs, and OEMs while presenting tech readiness and risks to senior leadership (SES/GO level).

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on open-architecture avionics and secure DevSecOps practices.

• U.S. Citizenship and Active TS/SCI clearance are required .

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Avionics, or Computer Engineering (Master's preferred).

• 20+ years of avionics design, integration, flight test, and operational fielding experience on military aircraft.

• In-depth knowledge of MIL-STD 1553, ARINC 429/664, Ethernet (TSN/AFDX), VPX architectures, and avionics timing/sync.

• Demonstrated success with integrating Type 1 cryptographic equipment, SATCOM, RF systems, and OMS/UCI or FACE-conformant components.

• Hands-on experience generating airworthiness documentation and leading DT/OT phases.

• Proficiency in avionics E CAD and MBSE tools (CAMEO/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Altium, OrCAD).

• Experience supporting programs like ABMS, CJADC2, or airborne C4ISR systems.

• Deep familiarity with DO-254, DO-178C, RCC 324/125 15, and MIL STD 461 (EMI/EMC).

• INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, Designated Engineering Representative (DER), or USAF TPS coursework.

• Knowledge of integrating SDNs, content-routing, and software-defined radios into legacy airframes.

• Agile/SAFe certification and understanding of classified DevSecOps environments (e.g., Platform One, Rancher).

• Employee-Owned Culture: As part of our team, you're also an owner and shareholder.

• Trusted Legacy: Serving military and government sectors since 1977.

• Core Values: We are built on People , Quality and Integrity , and Profitable Growth .

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work hours and a collaborative environment.

• Professional Development: Opportunities to lead, mentor, and shape the next generation of avionics engineers.

• Compensation: Includes annual performance reviews and eligibility for Bonus Incentive Plans (BIPs).

• Relocation Available: No

• Sponsorship Available: No

• Equity: No (Employee-owned through ESOP)

• Variable Compensation: Yes BIPs and annual performance reviews

• Direct Reports: No

• New Position: Yes