Senior Engineer/Scientist - FLRAA
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
S3, Inc. is a rapidly diversifying business, approaching 1000 employees, founded in 1991, and headquartered in Huntsville, AL.
S3, Inc. provides technical, programmatic, logistics, maintenance, and training services to space, missile and aviation organizations, other Government agencies, Partner Nation militaries, and DoW requirements, at CONUS and OCONUS sites co-located with customer requirements. With a staff that is 80% veterans, the company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.
S3, Inc.’s Agile Engineering Division (AED) supports PAE/PMO technical services for offensive and defensive fires and for PAE Aviation and PMO's.
S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.
S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and augment staff for contract growth. We are proud to offer above-industry-standard benefits and encourage our team members to build fulfilling careers with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us, and let us build something great together!
S3, Inc. has an opening for a Senior Engineer/Scientist to support the FLRRA PO at Redstone Arsenal, AL.
This position is contingent on award of contract.
PositionDescription:
The FLRAA PO is responsible for development, fielding and comprehensive life cycle management of the Army's newest aircraft the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The PO manages the ACAT 1 phase of acquisition, development, production, modification, recapitalization, sustainment, and foreign military sales.
Responsibilities:- Serve as a technical expert for the FLRAA PO.
- Provide in-depth technical expertise on all major aircraft systems and subsystems including:
Airframe, Avionics, Survivability systems, Flight controls, Aeromechanics, and Propulsion. - Develop and deliver system derivative program documentation, including:
Acquisition strategies, draft Statements of Work (SOWs), Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Engineering drawings and specifications, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Cost estimates and programmatic reports. - Support the development and application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in ACAT 1 aviation programs.
- Apply the principles of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) to support system interoperability and lifecycle sustainment.
- Collaborate across multi-functional teams, providing technical input, risk analysis, and recommendations for system design and lifecycle management.
- Effectively manage assigned responsibilities independently while ensuring quality and timely results.
- BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics.
- Must have an active DOD Secret Clearance.
- Army Aviation technical background with demonstrated experience supporting ACAT 1 programs.
- Minimum of 15 years of technical experience with acquisitions for aviation platforms.
- Direct experience supportingPAE Aviation;
Previous experience in the FLRAA.PO is highly desired. - Comprehensive understanding of ACAT 1 aviation program technical requirements, processes, and system acquisition lifecycle.
- Must have experience withMBSEin advanced aviation applications.
- Must have experience ofMOSAprinciples in aviation system design and integration.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage priorities across multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse group of technical…
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