Senior Survivability Engineer Job Listing at SPA in DC (Job ID 2024-18801)

Description

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field
• 10+ years of specialty experience demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of all technical aspects related to aircraft survivability (e.g., visual, audio, infrared and radio frequency)
• Recent experience with recent significant systems engineering experience in the design, development, and testing of processes, technology and subsystems related to aircraft survivability
• Specific knowledge of classified test and evaluation capabilities used to develop advanced aircraft characteristics
• TS/SCI with previous SAP experience

Desired Requirements:

• Experience around Fixed-wing aircrew (pilot or NFO)
• USN or USMC (not USAF)
  
• Low Observable experience
• Knowledge of acquisitions
• Weapons School

You will provide engineering guidance to support the development and test of advanced aircraft.  Interact daily with Air Force program managers and industry subject matter experts across multiple domains (air, space, cyber) to assist the government with technical assessments, strategic planning, and engineering evaluations. This position will be located in the Washington DC area with frequent US travel.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:  1) Assist system engineers in developing aircraft survivability specifications, 2) Assess and review aircraft survivability specifications, 3) Assist in the development of aircraft survivability test plans, 4) Review test data from survivability test and evaluation, 5) Provide performance assessments, 6) Support the development of survivability support subsystems that enhance aircraft maintainability, and 7) Work with contractors and government engineering and test personnel.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Washington DC Pay Transparency Range:  $170,000 – 190,000.