Journeyman Avionics Engineer (Computer Systems and Software Airworthiness)

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)

What You Will Do:

• Apply DoDD 5000‑series guidance and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering policies to acquisition engineering activities.

• Design, develop, integrate and test Computer Systems & Software, to ensure adequate performance, safety, integrity, and airworthiness.

• Assess hardware, software, and systems qualification to meet airworthiness criteria, especially criteria in MIL-HBK-516, section 15.

• Support development and analysis of system and subsystem requirements, translating them into design criteria and system specifications.

• Conduct technical planning, system integration analyses, trade studies, and risk assessments across weapon system platforms.

• Assist in developing system performance requirements, integration objectives, and estimates for design, development, and sustainment.

• Review engineering proposals, designs, specifications, and change packages; provide recommendations to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.

• Support engineering reviews, design reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), working groups, and program reviews, providing technical input, documentation, and reporting.

• Support systems and avionics engineering across requirements, design, integration, development, modification, test, airworthiness, production, sustainment, deployment, operations, and divestiture.

• Coordinate with acquisition organizations, higher headquarters, DoW entities, labs, industry, and universities; support documentation and emerging technology assessments.

• Apply systems engineering processes for airworthiness, requirements, software releases, metrics and traceability, allocations, program protection, technical reviews, configuration audits, design analysis, interface integration, and test verification/validation.

• Support development, deployment, and sustainment of technical processes ensuring safe operation and maintenance of systems.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their TOP SECRET clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility clearance are preferred.

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

• ​Minimum TEN (10) or more years of relevant DoD experience, including FIVE (5) years of relevant DoD avionics experience and TWO (2) years in a special access DoD acquisition program as a sub-system lead engineer within a recognized ACAT I program.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Technical experience with software and computer system architectures; software and systems integration processes; fault tolerance, redundancy management, and high integrity design techniques; computer system hardware and software criticality identification; Safety Critical Function (SCF) thread analysis; verification techniques for software, hardware and system integration, developing/maintaining System Integration Laboratory (SIL) facilities with high fidelity test capabilities to Verification and Validation (V&V) of software and hardware; system integration verification coverage; Operational Flight Program (OFP) build, load, and flight release process; and the functional compatibility of all software and hardware.

• Advanced degree (Highly Desirable) in Engineering or related field

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills in a collaborative environment

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively within all organizational levels, including senior DoD leadership

The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental