Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Must have an Active TS / SCI clearance Onsite Dayton, OH Join the integrated Government-industry team delivering
Phalanx Griffon (PG)-a platform-agnostic, open-architecture aerial node that pushes real-time, multi-level-secure data to the tactical edge. As the
Senior Aeronautical Engineer, you will be the program's primary air-vehicle integration lead, translating the digital design into safe, air-worthy hardware and ensuring seamless fit, form, and function across multiple aircraft types.
Essential Job Functions: - Platform Integration Lead
- Own the aircraft-level mechanical & structural integration of the Nomad hardware stack, SATCOM apertures, and platform-interface modules (PIMs). Develop and coordinate AF Form 1067 packages, air-worthiness artifacts, and flight-clearance data with System Program Offices (SPOs), Flight Test Centers, and OEMs. Perform trade studies and SWaP-C analyses to down-select form-factor options for priority platforms.
- Digital Engineering & Model-Based Design
- Author/maintain 3-D CAD assemblies, interface-control models, and parametric weight/balance data inside the program's government-owned digital thread.
- Feed real-time design feedback to Nomad, Smith, and Watch IPTs and the Government architecture team.
- System Integration Laboratory (SIL) Support
- Define aircraft-representative fixtures, wiring harnesses, and environmental test setups; oversee buildout and day-to-day operation of the Integration SIL.
- Execute vibration, EMI/EMC, thermal, and functional checkout testing prior to DT/OT.
- Flight Test & Fielding
- Draft test plans, hazard analyses, and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT); serve as on-board or ground-test engineer during developmental and operational flights.
- Lead red-line capture, root-cause analysis, and incorporation of lessons learned into subsequent builds and Product Delivery Orders (PDOs).
- Program Execution & Mentorship
- Maintain integration milestones within the Integrated Master Schedule; brief risk, cost, and readiness metrics to Government leadership.
- Provide technical mentorship to mid-level engineers; cultivate a culture of agile, DevSecOps-aligned hardware development.
Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. B.S. in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred) and
10+ years of aircraft modification or avionics-hardware integration experience (military platforms highly desired). Demonstrated expertise in: structural analysis (FEM), weight & balance, wiring/HARNESS integration, and MIL-STD environmental qualification. Hands-on experience guiding systems from
lab to flight test to fielding within USAF or DoD acquisition frameworks (AFI 63-101/20-101). Proficiency with CREO, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks; familiarity with MBSE (SysML/CAMEO) a plus. Active
TS/SCI clearance.
Desired Skills: Prior involvement in
ABMS, OMS/UCI, CJADC2, or open-architecture avionics programs. Working knowledge of
multiband SATCOM hardware, NSA-accredited crypto devices, and cross-domain solutions. Experience authoring or reviewing Air Force flight-clearance and air-worthiness documentation (AF 879, AFCB, E-Series). Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification; familiarity with DevSecOps toolchains in classified environments.
Screening Questions - Explain in detail for below questions. Full Name: Do you have an Active TS/SCI clearance? Do you have a B.S. in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred)? Do you have demonstrated expertise in: structural analysis (FEM), weight & balance, wiring/HARNESS integration, and MIL-STD environmental qualification? Do you have hands-on experience guiding systems from lab to flight test to fielding within USAF or DoD acquisition frameworks (AFI 63-101/20-101)? Do you have proficiency with CREO, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks; familiarity with MBSE (SysML/CAMEO) it's a plus? Contact Number: E mail Id: LinkedIn Id: Full Address (Street, City, States, Zip Code Required) Notice period: (in weeks): Current work authorization status: Expected Salary? Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work at Dayton, OH / Commute?