COLSA
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Communication/Navigation Engineer, Senior. Join to apply for the Communication/Navigation Engineer, Senior role at COLSA. Responsibilities
Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems. Apply MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria to aircraft systems and subsystems. Support the System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), assist in maintaining and updating the Critical Safety Item (CSI) list, and monitor airworthiness certification for mission partner aircraft. Understand and execute Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, associated AFIs and Airworthiness Bulletins through standardized processes and issuance of flight authorizations. Translate user requirements into weapons system requirements for design, development, fabrication, test and evaluation for fielding and deployment. Conduct the system safety engineering program, including mishap risk assessments; evaluate contractor safety proposals and safety analyses; evaluate safety concerns of using and support commands; and assist with resolution of high priority safety issues. Provide support to produce or review technical evaluations/plans, engineering studies, reports, analyses, and acquisition strategies/plans such as ICD, ORD, CONOPS, System Requirements Document (SRD); System Specification; RFPs; System Engineering Plan (SEP); Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP); Test Acceptance Procedures (ATPs); Program Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health Evaluation (PESHE). Assist with technical requirements compliance pertaining to avionics development, test, sustainment and operations related to navigation, voice communication systems, LOS/BLOS, data link systems, military and civilian networks, network protocols, IPSec, SOAP/XML packaging of network commands and air data systems (including performance, integrity and airworthiness). Assist in developing and collecting technical data and inputs for staff summary packages and executive briefings to support coordination and signature of all documents for milestone approvals. Assist the USG in engineers evaluations of prime and subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues (e.g., ACSN, ECPs, CCPs, FAA bulletins, modification proposals, DMSMS, program risk, and related documents). Assist with establishing, implementing, and adhering to LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E compliance, reviewing OSS&E baseline documents, and supporting OSS&E metrics and coordination with other organizations to maintain OSS&E compliance. Assist with evaluating technical documents to demonstrate compliance with specifications and airworthiness; summarize findings, recommend changes, and communicate results to the program office. Note: This description reflects responsibilities and requirements of the role at COLSA. Qualifications
BS/MS degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline. Minimum of 15 years of experience in the functional area, including at least 5 years in DoD. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat. U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing Note: This posting includes references to related COLSA roles and generic search notes unrelated to the core role; the essential scope remains focused on senior communications/navigation engineering responsibilities and qualifications.
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Communication/Navigation Engineer, Senior. Join to apply for the Communication/Navigation Engineer, Senior role at COLSA. Responsibilities
Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems. Apply MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria to aircraft systems and subsystems. Support the System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), assist in maintaining and updating the Critical Safety Item (CSI) list, and monitor airworthiness certification for mission partner aircraft. Understand and execute Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, associated AFIs and Airworthiness Bulletins through standardized processes and issuance of flight authorizations. Translate user requirements into weapons system requirements for design, development, fabrication, test and evaluation for fielding and deployment. Conduct the system safety engineering program, including mishap risk assessments; evaluate contractor safety proposals and safety analyses; evaluate safety concerns of using and support commands; and assist with resolution of high priority safety issues. Provide support to produce or review technical evaluations/plans, engineering studies, reports, analyses, and acquisition strategies/plans such as ICD, ORD, CONOPS, System Requirements Document (SRD); System Specification; RFPs; System Engineering Plan (SEP); Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP); Test Acceptance Procedures (ATPs); Program Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health Evaluation (PESHE). Assist with technical requirements compliance pertaining to avionics development, test, sustainment and operations related to navigation, voice communication systems, LOS/BLOS, data link systems, military and civilian networks, network protocols, IPSec, SOAP/XML packaging of network commands and air data systems (including performance, integrity and airworthiness). Assist in developing and collecting technical data and inputs for staff summary packages and executive briefings to support coordination and signature of all documents for milestone approvals. Assist the USG in engineers evaluations of prime and subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues (e.g., ACSN, ECPs, CCPs, FAA bulletins, modification proposals, DMSMS, program risk, and related documents). Assist with establishing, implementing, and adhering to LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E compliance, reviewing OSS&E baseline documents, and supporting OSS&E metrics and coordination with other organizations to maintain OSS&E compliance. Assist with evaluating technical documents to demonstrate compliance with specifications and airworthiness; summarize findings, recommend changes, and communicate results to the program office. Note: This description reflects responsibilities and requirements of the role at COLSA. Qualifications
BS/MS degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline. Minimum of 15 years of experience in the functional area, including at least 5 years in DoD. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat. U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing Note: This posting includes references to related COLSA roles and generic search notes unrelated to the core role; the essential scope remains focused on senior communications/navigation engineering responsibilities and qualifications.
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