Duties include but are not limited to:
•Support structural and avionics proof tests, including the design and coordination of test flight performance envelopes, profiles, and special maneuvers to verify structural performance.
•Determine necessary modifications to upgrade existing equipment to required standards.
•Assist with contracting activities, including technical specification writing, Statement of Work (SOW) preparation, and contractor performance monitoring.
•Perform and direct feasibility studies for aircraft modifications.
•Provide technical input for evaluating contract proposals.
•Support the development and adjudication of acquisition and requirements documentation.
•Serve as an aerospace engineering consultant to system managers.
•Provide technical and engineering support for the repair, modification, and sustainability of aircraft, avionics systems, and specialized mission equipment.
•Utilize FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) to perform required aircraft and systems inspections.
•Ability to support aircraft and mission systems test flights.
Required Education, Experience and Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in professional engineering (aerospace, mechanical, systems, and electrical, industrial, or material science), or closely related discipline.
o Applicable engineering experience required in lieu of degree. (2 years)
•A minimum of 4 years of experience in the following:
o Experience developing and preparing system and aircraft requirements documents for competitive bidding on complex projects, including interpreting aircraft and vessel designs, engineering handbooks, drawings, and construction standards.
o Proven ability to advise supervisors and teams, recommending solutions or modifications to existing practices.
o Experience evaluating and administering aircraft contracts.
o Proficiency in evaluating industry market trends for current and projected technology to sustain and advance products applicable to operational requirements.
o Skilled in performing broad and complex aerospace, electrical, and mechanical designs and layouts.
o Experience with aircraft and systems, including conducting external and/or structural loads testing and analysis.
o Technical knowledge of aircraft or marine systems; aircraft avionics or marine navigation and communication systems; and sensor systems (e.g., radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors).
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
•Demonstration of strong writing skills (technical).
•Proficiency with interpreting technical drawings, engineering documentation, regulatory and certification processes and documentation.
•Proficiency in Computer-aided Design (CAD) software.
•Positive adjudication from a CBP Background Investigation.
•Position requires travel.
- Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
- Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
- Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
- Strive to achieve results as an organization.
- Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
- Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
- Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
- Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in professional engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent engineering experience in lieu of degree
- At least 4 years of relevant aerospace, aircraft, vessel, systems, or engineering experience
- Experience developing aircraft and system requirements documentation for competitive bidding on complex projects
- Experience interpreting aircraft and vessel designs, engineering handbooks, drawings, and construction standards
- Experience evaluating and administering aircraft contracts
- Experience evaluating technology market trends for product sustainment and advancement
- Experience performing aerospace, electrical, and mechanical designs and layouts
- Experience conducting external or structural loads testing and analysis
- Technical knowledge of aircraft or marine systems, avionics, navigation and communication systems, or sensor systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
- Strong technical writing skills
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering documentation, and regulatory and certification documentation
- Proficiency in computer-aided design software
- Positive adjudication from a CBP Background Investigation
- Ability to travel
- FAA Inspection Authorization for required aircraft and systems inspections
What We Do
NextGen is an award-winning IT solutions and services provider. NextGen is a fast-growing company that employs agile and mature processes in areas of innovation, research and development, program management, systems engineering, and technology commercialization. Current customers include the Department of Defense, Federal Government, and commercial companies. NextGen utilizes a mixed model consisting of Services and Solution Development in support of customer goals. Our core areas of expertise include Software Development, Research and Development, Enterprise IT Systems Engineering, and Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen obtained ISO 9001 certification and achieved CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraisal. Recent and steady growth led to our recognition by INC 5000 as the 211th (2016), 440th (2017), 1096th (2018), 1703rd (2019), and 2437th (2020) fastest-growing company in the US and 19th fastest growing IT Services Company in the US. NextGen has offices near Aberdeen, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL, and Morgantown, WV. We understand the paradigm shift of doing more with less; developing, operating, and supporting complex systems and missions while keeping pace with changing technologies; and providing high-quality working solutions to analysts and warfighters supporting the Federal Government. We aggressively manage internal costs to ensure competitive salaries for top talent while ensuring cost-effective delivery to our customers. As the demand for quality increases, NextGen is well-positioned to tackle the most intricate challenges facing the defense and intelligence communities today.
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