Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Engineer

501435 Apache EO/IR Engineer

Work Location:            Huntsville, AL

Schedule:                    Full Time

Relocation:                  Negotiable

IronMountain Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Engineer to support the Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office (AAH-PMO) based in the Huntsville, AL area.

Job Responsibilities:      

• Provide engineering support for the current suite of Sensors Systems related to Infrared (IR), RADAR, Electro-Optical (E/O) and Hardware/Software Integration
• Support the Sensor APMs to manage prime contractor performance to meet technical requirements, develop program plans and cost/budget and schedule estimates
• Collaborate with the aircraft Prime Contractors' program and technical leads and other personnel to ensure the integration technical work tasks are identified, defined, scheduled, resourced and executed
• Identify components for upgrades and improvements, develop Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) technology projects
• Coordinate with the Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD) on airworthiness requirements to include the development of the Airworthiness Qualification Plan (AQP)/Airworthiness Qualification Specification (AQS), writing Airworthiness Impact Statements (AWIS) and obtaining Airworthiness Release (AWR) of changed and new configurations.
• Perform systems engineering role of tracing system spec AQP/AQS requirements to Test Plans and Test Reports to ensure performance specification compliance
• Support LRU, software integration, and VAL/VER efforts for the Apache platform
• Provide technical expertise in the development of contract requirements packages for production and sustainment contracts to include statement of work and CDRLs.
• Prepare and deliver briefings and written reports to management, customers, and other higher-level personnel. 
• Provide recommendations, findings, and decisions to program PM and senior management in the accomplishment of various Program objectives.
• Keep PM informed of technical status of assigned tasks, program status, significant program events, controversial issues, program reviews, and other relevant issues. 
• Be able to meet challenging deadlines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds. 

 Education and General Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required (MS preferred)
• Minimum of 15 years of work experience in a technical field related to Rotary-Wing Aviation or equivalent academic experience/coursework
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a Project/Program Management Office or an equivalent amount of technical contract management experience
• Knowledge of contract requirements and program documents (e.g.: Statements of Work, Integrated Master Schedules, Requests for Proposal, CDRLs)
• Experience working on Army Aviation development programs
• Ability to manage development and engineering projects, work effectively with others and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills are a must to facilitate coordination with configuration management, contracts, outside contractors/vendors, engineers, the Apache User Community, and project/program leadership. 
• Ability to identify, develop and maintain system component requirements

Clearance Requirements: Must possess or have the ability to obtain an active SECRET security clearance.

Required Travel: <20% 

Salary range is $140-$175 based on experience and qualifications.

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/SDVOSB