F-16 Mission Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a F-16 Mission Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the TMAS2_96TW Contract located at Eglin AFB, FL.

The SME will lead integration of autonomy enabling F-16 modification with the F-16 mission systems suite. Leads the Mission Systems integration team to develop and integrate modification and plan testing. This position provides advice and assistance to the 40 FLTS in current and anticipated tests that encompass an extensive range of analyses, system, subsystem, component, system-of-systems, advanced/emerging technologies, multli-domain capabilities, manned-unmanned teaming and integration testing.

Responsibilities:

• Provides expert level support to Program Engineer, Test Engineers, Project Aircrew and other program participants. Advises program on F-16 mission systems architecture, data bus protocols, communication protocols, technology integration, and test techniques.
• Acts as architect for F-16 modifications that interface the aircraft mission systems suite. Possesses expert level knowledge of the F-16 avionics architecture, avionics communication protocols, and software suite capabilities.
• Leads integration of F-16 modifications into the Software Integration Laboratory (SIL). Works with SIL engineers to troubleshoot installation problems, develops SIL specific software to enable modification hardware and software to interface the SIL systems. Leads test events in the SIL to collect critical data to support aircraft modification and flight test.
• Leads development of the Mission Systems test plan and mission materials. Has knowledge and experience planning Air Force Test Center (AFTC) test planning, safety planning, and test execution process. May have experience with Eglin Air Force Base test planning, safety planning, and execution processes.
• Develops and refines Human Machine Interface (HMI) concepts for delivery to team members developing F-16 modifications. HMI may be located in aircraft, on carry on/carry off computers/tablets, or in ground based systems such as simulators and ground control stations.
• Supports program meetings, design reviews, and configuration control boards. May be called upon to present designs, and findings at project meetings and boards.
• Supports flight test by monitoring data displays and safety of flight parameters. May act as Test Conductor, Test Director, Discipline Engineer, or other mission control room positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Eligible for Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's of Science in engineering, physics, or mathematics
• Ten or more years of F-16 mission system engineering experience
• Eligible for active TS/SCI clearances

Desired Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearances
• Master's degree
• TPS Graduate

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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