Overview
AVIAN is looking for a Triton UAS Airspace Integration Engineer, Senior to support the PMA-262 Core Avionics Integrated Product Team (IPT) customer in Patuxent River, MD. The Airspace Integration Engineer will support an integrated multi-discipline Government and support contractor team in the execution of the day-to-day management for the Triton UAS program’ s Airspace Integration activities, including the development, validation, sustainment, and production of sub-systems integral to the Due Regard capability. The Core Avionics IPT will monitor and report the contractor’s compliance with contract requirements in terms of cost, schedule, and performance.
AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) is an employee-owned, entrepreneurial-spirited company where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.
We are resourceful, responsive, and reachable for various government and commercial clients in program, financial, and logistics management; engineering and systems engineering; test and evaluation of manned and unmanned systems; workforce development and training; communication strategy and graphic design. The type of work we do is a direct result of the creativity of our team, and the talents they bring. But in the end, we are all driven by the purpose of taking care of those around us.
We’re seeking people that are passionate and excited about creating well-crafted products and memorable experiences with our customers. We are not in the market of automated transactions; we build lasting relationships.
Responsibilities
Functional Description:
- Support day-to-day management of the Triton UAS program’ s Airspace Integration activities, including the development, validation, sustainment, and production of sub-systems integral to the due regard capability.
- Support primary sub-systems that compose Due Regard Capability:
- Air-to-Air Radar (ATAR) Sub-System
- Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)/Airborne Collision Avoidance System for Unmanned Aircraft (ACAS Xu)
- Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B)
- Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
- Mission Control System (MCS) related command, control, alerting and display functionality.
- Additional Avionics responsibilities include:
- Communications Navigation Systems – Air Traffic Management (CNS-ATM) certifications, Flight Data Recorder (FDR), Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) and Radio Altimeter (RADALT).
- Responsible for developing a systems approach to airspace access, allowing the Triton UAS to safely operate in global, civil and military air traffic management environments.
- The Core Avionics IPT is responsible for the development of a Due Regard Safety Case in support of the NAVAIR Certification process, and overseeing the development of analysis and engineering artifacts that effectively balances verification of requirements between T&E and Modeling & Simulation.
Qualifications
Required Experience: Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience performing duties described in the functional description
Required Education: MS or MA degree in a engineering, or relevant technical discipline
Allowable Substitution:
BS or BA degree and an additional two (2) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree. Associate degree plus four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description may be substituted for a BS or BA Degree. An additional six (6) years’ experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Desired Experience: NAVAIR Class Desk/System Engineering, Familiarity with USN Airworthiness and System Safety Programs
Candidates Must Hold A Secret Clearance