Electrical​/Avionics Systems Engineering Support - Journeyman

Electrical Avionics Integration Engineer – Journeyman

Location: Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH

Job status: Full-Time

Clearance: Secret, must be a US Citizen

Travel: 10%

The Electrical/Avionics Systems Engineering Support, Journeyman position supports the Special Operations Forces and Personnel Recovery Division (AFLCMC/WIS) at WIS, part of the ISR/SOF Directorate. This role involves equipping warfighters with cutting‑edge ISR and SOF platforms within a $22 billion acquisition portfolio.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with three years of relevant experience, including DoD support; or seven years of directly related experience with required certifications, including five years of DoD support.
• Degree must be from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Strong application of engineering principles and problem‑solving skills grounded in math, science, and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with industry‑standard engineering tools, methods, and testing.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams with a commitment to engineering ethics and professional development.

• Apply multidisciplinary engineering expertise to support system development, trade studies, technical advisory services, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Resolve complex technical and maintenance issues across design, modification, and sustainment programs.
• Conduct technical analyses of design alternatives, system changes, and integration risks to support decision‑making.
• Review and validate engineering specifications, ICDs, technical data, manuals, and documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Develop and review system requirements, engineering changes, baseline updates, and technical justifications.
• Support airworthiness determinations, MFR development, MIL‑HDBK‑516 compliance, and OSS&E requirements.
• Provide technical direction for propulsion systems, electronic sensors, and defensive avionics to ensure performance and survivability.
• Translate user needs into system requirements; support CDD/CPD development, architecture reviews, and interoperability assessments.
• Participate in and document outcomes from design reviews (PDR, CDR, FDR), TIMs, TPWGs, and interface working groups.
• Support source selections and develop engineering inputs for PWSs, RFPs, CDRLs, and acquisition strategies.
• Serve as an Electrical Engineer on multispecialty teams supporting aircraft R&D, acquisition, production, and sustainment.
• Evaluate electrical systems, GSE/SE requirements, test data, and overall system performance.
• Review engineering changes, nonconformance reports, OEM failure analyses, and corrective actions.
• Support mishap investigations, risk assessments, mitigation planning, and coordination with USAF safety boards and OEMs.
• Assist with R + M oversight, parts procurement planning, and coordination with Equipment Specialists to address TO and support impacts.

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