DCS Corp

Weapons System Integration (WSI) System Engineer

DCS Corp$96K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required due to customer sensitivity.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical) with 5+ years of experience.
  • Eligible for Top-Secret/SCI clearance and must maintain it throughout employment.
  • Experience in Integration, Software Engineering, and Program Technical Services related to aircraft modification.
  • Familiarity with Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct requirements analysis and participate in design reviews.
  • Develop and execute system evaluation procedures for lab integration events.
  • Troubleshoot and verify system and sub-system anomalies.
  • Characterize and document anomaly reports for EO/IR integration efforts.
  • Interface with the F-18 Integrated Product Team and external organizations.
  • Lead reviews of system documentation such as requirements and specifications.
  • Provide engineering analysis and solutions for design and anomaly challenges.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile military projects.
  • Engagement with industry leaders and top defense contractors.
  • Potential for career growth within a specialized engineering field.
  • Develop expertise in advanced weapons system integration and testing.
Full Job Description
Weapons System Integration (WSI) System Engineer (SE) supporting the F/ A-18 & EA-18G Integrated Product Team (IPT) the incumbent will be required to conduct requirements analysis, contribute to design reviews, develop and execute system evaluation procedures for laboratory integration events, troubleshoot and verify system and sub-system anomalies, characterize and document anomaly reports for Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sub-systems integration efforts as required. Essential Job functions: Must perform system integration activities throughout the life cycle of the F18 block upgrades. Independently interface with all levels of the F-18 IPT as well as external organizations (e.g. Program Office, Technical Program Office (TPO), NAVAIR, Boeing, NGC, etc.) on matters related to Weapons integration, project planning, scheduling, document preparation, engineering assessments and integration planning. Attend and participate in required system milestone meetings and technical interchange meetings as required. Follow and identify processes and procedures to develop documentation (detailed procedures, data packages, etc.) for system level milestones and tests in accordance with F18 IPT standards, specifications and procedures. Lead and participate in the reviews of system level documentation such as requirements documents, specifications documents, interface documents, and studies. Incumbent will provide engineering analysis, recommendations and solutions for complex challenges during system design and anomaly corrections. Ensure required documentation (detailed procedures, etc.) is developed for all tests and is in accordance with current standards and processes. Respond to inquiries from fleet operators and support personnel. Provide technically sound recommendations and guidance to managers, supervisors, peers, and sponsors on specific technical aspects of F-18 Weapons Systems. The incumbent will communicate orally and in writing with the Block Manager, IPT Management, and PMA-Sponsors. Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required. Bachelor's degree with an engineering major (including those specified for Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineers are acceptable) with 5 or more years of experience. Must be clearable to the Top-Secret/SCI level and maintain the clearance throughout the duration of employment. Integration, Software Engineering, Program Technical Services, Design, Fabrication and Integration Services, Aircraft Modification Services or Training Services as applicable. Desired Skills: Familiarization with F/A-18 (All configurations) aircraft. Knowledge of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) systems. Prior military experience with knowledge and understanding of technical manuals. Familiarization with Agile and the ability to work within small groups or Scrum teams.

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
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