Senior Aeronautical Engineer
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DCS Corp is seeking to hire a Senior Aeronautical Engineer to lead air-vehicle integration efforts, transforming digital designs into airworthy systems across multiple aircraft platforms in Bedford, MA. Join a cutting-edge government-industry team pioneering Phalanx Griffon (PG), a modular, open-architecture airborne node delivering secure, real-time data to the tactical edge.
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We Offer :
Max salary: $205,188/year
Relocation assistance up to $5,000 provided
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurances, Paid Time Off, 11 holidays (10 paid), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Retirement Plan, Educational Assistance, Disability Insurance, TRICARE Benefits
An ESOP company
Great reviews and a positive work environment
Diverse group of employees
Shift hours / schedules :
Onsite (plant or customer location)
Typical shift hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm or 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Key Responsibilities :
Aircraft Integration Lead
Lead integration of the Nomad hardware stack, SATCOM systems, and Platform Interface Modules (PIMs) into legacy and next-gen aircraft.
Coordinate airworthiness documentation (AF Form 1067, flight-clearance data) with SPOs, OEMs, and test centers.
Conduct SWaP-C analyses and platform trade studies to guide system configuration.
Digital Engineering & Model-Based Design
Manage 3D CAD assemblies and interface control models within the government’s digital engineering thread.
Provide real-time feedback to cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless system integration.
System Integration Lab (SIL) Support
Design test fixtures and harnesses for aircraft representative SIL environments.
Oversee integration testing (vibration, EMI/EMC, thermal) prior to developmental and operational flight tests.
Flight Test & Fielding
Develop test plans, hazard analyses, and IATTs; support DT / OT as a flight or ground test engineer.
Drive root-cause analysis and implement improvements for follow-on production.
Program Execution & Leadership
Maintain integration milestones and brief readiness, risk, and cost metrics to stakeholders.
Mentor junior engineers and promote agile, DevSecOps-driven hardware development.
Minimum Requirements :
U.S. Citizenship due to sensitive customer requirements
Active TS/SCI clearance
B.S. in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years of aircraft modification or avionics-hardware integration experience (military platforms highly desired) or a Master’s degree plus 12 years of experience
Expertise in structural analysis (FEM), weight & balance, wiring/HARNESS integration, and MIL STD environmental qualification
Hands-on experience guiding systems from lab to flight test within USAF or DoD frameworks (AFI 63 101 / 20 101)
Proficiency with CREO, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks; familiarity with MBSE (SysML / CAMEO) is a plus
Desired Qualifications :
Experience with ABMS, OMS/UCI, CJADC2, or open architecture avionics programs
Knowledge of multiband SATCOM hardware, NSA crypto devices, and cross domain solutions
Experience with authoring or reviewing Air Force flight clearance and airworthiness documentation (AF 879, AFCB, E Series)
Certifications in Agile / Scrum or SAFe; familiarity with DevSecOps toolchains in classified environments
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- Location:
- Jacksonville, FL
- Salary:
- $80
- Category:
- Engineering
