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DCS Corp

Senior Aeronautical Engineer

DCS Corp, Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 01730

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Job Number:

741

External Description:

Senior Aeronautical Engineer

- DoD

- Bedford, MA (Hanscom AFB)

- US Citizen. Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Full time position includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, match 401k and is an employee owned organization!

We are an employee owned organization with a reputation for agile and efficient development of technology solutions for U.S. Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security markets. We continue to provide innovative solutions with our multidisciplinary teams formed with exceptional employees.

Join the integrated Governmentindustry team delivering

Phalanx Griffon (PG)

-a platformagnostic, openarchitecture aerial node that pushes realtime, multilevelsecure data to the tactical edge. As the

Senior Aeronautical Engineer

, you will be the program's primary airvehicle integration lead, translating the digital design into safe, airworthy hardware and ensuring seamless fit, form, and function across multiple aircraft types.

Essential Job Functions: Platform Integration Lead

Own the aircraftlevel mechanical & structural integration of the Nomad hardware stack, SATCOM apertures, and platforminterface modules (PIMs).Perform trade studies and SWaPC analyses to downselect formfactor options for priority platforms. Develop and coordinate AF Form 1067 packages, airworthiness artifacts, and flightclearance data with System Program Offices (SPOs), Flight Test Centers, and OEMs.

Digital Engineering & ModelBased Design

Author/maintain 3D CAD assemblies, interfacecontrol models, and parametric weight/balance data inside the program's governmentowned digital thread. Feed realtime design feedback to

Nomad, Smith, and Watch

IPTs and the Government architecture team.

System Integration Laboratory (SIL) Support

Define aircraftrepresentative fixtures, wiring harnesses, and environmental test setups; oversee buildout and daytoday 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 onboard or groundtest engineer during developmental and operational flights. Lead redline capture, rootcause 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 midlevel engineers; cultivate a culture of agile, DevSecOpsaligned 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 avionicshardware integration experience (military platforms highly desired).

Demonstrated expertise in: structural analysis (FEM), weight & balance, wiring/HARNESS integration, and MILSTD environmental qualification.

Handson experience guiding systems from

lab to flight test to fielding

within USAF or DoD acquisition frameworks (AFI 63101/20101).

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 openarchitecture avionics

programs.

Working knowledge of

multiband SATCOM hardware, NSAaccredited crypto devices, and crossdomain solutions

.

Experience authoring or reviewing Air Force flightclearance and airworthiness documentation (AF 879, AFCB, ESeries).

Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification; familiarity with DevSecOps toolchains in classified environments.

Pay Range and Benefits

: There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Please let me know if you would be interested!

Best regards

--Justin

Justin Dandeneau Senior RPO Talent Advisor

(978) 609-6335

Justin.Dandeneau@Randstadsourceright.com

Job Number:

7109(A)

Community / Marketing Title:

Senior Aeronautical Engineer

Location_formattedLocationLong:

Bedford, MA (Hanscom AFB), Massachusetts US