8+ years of experience in Defense acquisition, with 3+ years in DoW Acquisition management.
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may substitute.
Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
Knowledge of acquisition policies, CNS-ATM/GATM requirements, and architecture management.
Experience with DoW 5000 series requirements.
Strong communication skills for diverse team collaboration.
Hybrid role requiring monthly client site visits.
Responsibilities
Coordinate across Development, Production, Sustainment, and Training IPTs.
Collaborate with navigation subject matter experts.
Manage domestic and Cooperative Program flight navigation systems, including hardware and software integration.
Oversee navigation requirements, Engineering Change proposals, and capability upgrades.
Lead life cycle development and System Engineering Technical Review processes for navigation systems.
Coordinate navigation roadmap, Jira ticket tracking, and DMSMS obsolescence.
Integrate with Ground Control System and collaborate with testing personnel.
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Flexible work hours with a single accrual leave plan.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
Retirement plans and insurance programs.
Education and training assistance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is currently seeking Navigation Engineering Lead Support for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Air Vehicle Team.
As a Senior Navigation Engineer you will:
Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals
Receive a robust benefits package that includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.
A day in the life of a Senior Navigation Engineering Lead:
Responsible for coordination across Development, Production, Sustainment and Training IPTs.
Coordinate with other navigation subject matter experts.
Responsible for all matters related to domestic and Cooperative Program flight navigation systems, to include, but not limited to, navigation hardware and software, and integration with other avionics equipment installed on the aircraft, to ensure that the avionics are effectively supported throughout its operational service life.
Responsible for managing navigation requirements and architecture, Engineering Change proposal (ECP), Technical Directive (TD) Technical Direction Letter (TDL) products and navigation capability upgrades.
Manage capabilities include life cycle development and System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process including critical design reviews for navigation systems that integrate across multiple IPT's in the program office organization structure. Capabilities include Embedded GPS INS (EGI), Performance Based Navigation (PBN), Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), Military GPS (M-Code), Advanced Digital Antenna Production (ADAP), Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) and Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR).
Responsible for coordination of navigation roadmap, Jira ticket tracking, DMSMS obsolescence and reliability, integration with the Ground Control System (GCS), coordination with lab, ground, and flight test personnel.
Qualifications
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Defense acquisition, of which a minimum of 3 years must be in support of DoW Acquisition management.
Bachelor's degree is preferred. An associate's degree and an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, or an additional 8 years of experience (without associates degree) may be substituted for a BA/BS.
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
Knowledgeable of acquisition policies and procedures, Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, Air Traffic Management (CNS-ATM) / Global Air Traffic Management (GATM), requirements and architecture management.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the requirements of the DoW 5000 series.
Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively communicate across diverse teams.
This is a Hybrid role, must be willing to come to client site at least once a month.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
About AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
