Weapon Systems Engineer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, Joint Program Office, Weapons Integration Product Team (WIPT) in the area of weapons stores integration, Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE), and associated aircraft/weapons software development for integration and certification of USAF, USMC & USN F-35 weapon systems. This position is located at Eglin AFB, Florida, and is not eligible for telework. Essential Job Functions: Plan, coordinate and monitor F-35 weapon(s) integration tasks and serve as the focal point for all integration activities associated with assigned weapon(s). Maintain oversight of assigned aircraft/weapon integration activities for compliance with F-35 System Requirement Document(s), Universal Armament Interface requirements, and ensure the Joint Services receive effective weapon(s) systems to meet customer requirements. Coordinate with Joint Services Weapon Program Offices (AFLCMC, NAVAIR) and Lockheed Martin to ensure aircraft integration activities satisfy certification requirements and align to weapon(s) program roadmaps. Support Joint Interface Control Working Group meetings, Program Management Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings and IPT status meetings as required. Serve as Government Interface Manager for assigned weapon(s) systems. Coordinate with the Weapons Stores Certification IPT on activities such as wind tunnel tests, aircraft ground fit checks, weapons(s) pit testing, environmental testing, and store separation testing. Coordinate with NAVAIR, Air Force SEEK EAGLE, and Lockheed Martin to ensure all analyses are completed to support weapon(s) certifications, airworthiness certifications, and flight clearances. Participate in aircraft and weapon(s) software development activities to ensure weapon(s) and F-35 interoperability and functionality is mechanized properly. Coordinate and participate in Mission Systems Integration laboratory, ground and flight tests. Review and advise on test plans, test procedures, and test results. Support weapon systems analysis as required for weapon delivery accuracy, lethality and mission effectiveness. Review and support weapons integration planning and estimating for future weapons integration efforts. Submit weekly status reports on Integration to WIPT leadership to include weapon(s) roadmaps. Prepare monthly inputs for F-35 Air Vehicle / Mission Systems briefings to leadership. Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain program security clearances. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or STEM related field plus 12 years relevant experience in a Weapon or Aircraft Systems Program Office/Program Management Office. Demonstrated experience of 5+ years integrating airborne weapons systems, to include systems engineering, test, and/or program management expertise. Working knowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle process & relevancy to assigned weapon(s) system. Demonstrated knowledge of fighter aircraft weapons practices and policies. Military tactical weapons background is preferable. Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze a variety of weapons program information, make sound judgments concerning weapons integration activities, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to senior military and government leadership. Good briefing, interpersonal and diplomatic skills. Travel once per month (2/month on occasion) and 3-5 days/trip. Foreign travel is unlikely but possible. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
