We are seeking a Senior Aeronautical Engineer to join a high-performing Government-industry team supporting the Phalanx Griffon (PG) program-an open-architecture, platform-agnostic airborne system delivering secure, real-time data to the tactical edge. In this critical role, you will lead air-vehicle integration efforts, translating advanced digital designs into mission-ready, airworthy hardware compatible with multiple aircraft platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Integration Lead

• Lead mechanical and structural integration of the PG Nomad hardware stack, SATCOM apertures, and platform interface modules (PIMs).
• Develop airworthiness artifacts and coordinate flight-clearance documentation (e.g., AF Form 1067) with System Program Offices (SPOs), OEMs, and test centers.
• Conduct trade studies and SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) analyses to guide platform-specific integration strategies.

Digital Engineering & Model-Based Design

• Create and manage 3D CAD assemblies, interface control documents, and weight/balance data within the government-owned digital thread.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide iterative design feedback and ensure system compatibility.

System Integration Laboratory (SIL)

• Define and oversee development of aircraft-representative test fixtures, wiring harnesses, and environmental simulation setups.
• Support EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration, and functional checkout testing before flight evaluations.

Flight Test & Fielding

• Author test plans, hazard analyses, and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT).
• Serve as a ground or flight test engineer, capturing lessons learned and incorporating design improvements in future product deliveries.

Program Execution & Mentorship

• Maintain schedule and integration milestones within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Brief technical risk, cost, and readiness to senior Government stakeholders.
• Mentor mid-level engineers and help foster a culture of agile, secure hardware development aligned with DevSecOps principles.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance.
• B.S. in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in aircraft modification or avionics hardware integration, preferably on military platforms.
• Proficiency in structural analysis (FEM), weight & balance assessments, and MIL-STD environmental compliance.
• Proven track record of guiding systems from lab to flight test within DoD/USAF acquisition frameworks (e.g., AFI 63-101/20-101).
• Experience with CAD tools such as CREO, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools (e.g., SysML, CAMEO) is a plus.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with programs like ABMS, OMS/UCI, or CJADC2.
• Knowledge of multiband SATCOM, NSA-accredited crypto devices, and cross-domain solutions.
• Familiarity with Air Force flight-clearance and airworthiness documentation (AF Form 879, AFCB, E-Series).
• Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification; DevSecOps experience in classified environments.