Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge
Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Active TS / SCI
Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Overview
Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Active TS / SCI Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Active TS / SCI Base pay range:
$79,140.00 / yr - $190,000.00 / yr This range is provided by Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. 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. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role and is not a guaranteed job offer or contract.
Responsibilities 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, airworthiness artifacts, and flight clearance data with System Program Offices (SPOs), Flight Test Centers, and OEMs.
Perform trade studies and SWaP-C analyses to downselect form factor options for priority platforms.
Digital Engineering & Model-Based Design : Author / maintain 3D CAD assemblies, interface control models, and parametric weight / balance data inside the program's government-owned digital thread.
Feed realtime 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 onboard or ground-test engineer during developmental and operational flights.
Lead redline 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 midlevel engineers; cultivate a culture of agile, DevSecOps-aligned hardware development.
Required Skills Active TS / SCI clearance.
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.
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 airworthiness documentation (AF 879, AFCB, E-Series).
Agile / Scrum or SAFe certification; familiarity with DevSecOps toolchains in classified environments.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge.
Location
Dayton, OH (and surrounding areas)
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Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Active TS / SCI Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Active TS / SCI Base pay range:
$79,140.00 / yr - $190,000.00 / yr This range is provided by Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. 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. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role and is not a guaranteed job offer or contract.
Responsibilities 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, airworthiness artifacts, and flight clearance data with System Program Offices (SPOs), Flight Test Centers, and OEMs.
Perform trade studies and SWaP-C analyses to downselect form factor options for priority platforms.
Digital Engineering & Model-Based Design : Author / maintain 3D CAD assemblies, interface control models, and parametric weight / balance data inside the program's government-owned digital thread.
Feed realtime 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 onboard or ground-test engineer during developmental and operational flights.
Lead redline 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 midlevel engineers; cultivate a culture of agile, DevSecOps-aligned hardware development.
Required Skills Active TS / SCI clearance.
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.
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 airworthiness documentation (AF 879, AFCB, E-Series).
Agile / Scrum or SAFe certification; familiarity with DevSecOps toolchains in classified environments.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge.
Location
Dayton, OH (and surrounding areas)
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