FMS Systems Engineer

Overview FMS Systems Engineer

LOCATION: WPAFB, Dayton, OH

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Secret, Must be a US Citizen

TRAVEL: 15%

Astrion is expecting an exciting opportunity for a FMS Systems Engineer to support the Attack Systems Division, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. WID is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), which is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms and related sub-systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD.
• Degree must be ABET accredited.
• Must have FMS and airworthiness experience.

• Possess advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized expertise to perform highly skilled Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Engineering Management Support independently, applying established engineering procedures and best practices.
• Translate FMS user operational requirements into clear, actionable system requirements for weapon system contractors to support system design, development, fabrication, integration, testing, and evaluation.
• Support technical and mission analyses of operational requirements; assist in developing system concepts; and conduct technology assessments and trade-off studies for proposed designs.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining program documentation, including Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Work (SOWs), program plans, schedules, and executive-level briefings.
• Support preparation of regulatory and statutory documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs) and Life Cycle Management Plans (LCMPs).
• Review contractor deliverables, technical data, and documentation; provide detailed technical assessments and formal comments.
• Support test teams in developing test requirements; review and evaluate test plans, procedures, and results.
• Assist in the technical evaluation of contractor proposals and system modifications for cost, feasibility, compatibility, and overall system impact.
• Support engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, life‑cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, and technical/schedule risk analyses and trade‑off studies.
• Assist in evaluating Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Systems Engineering Development Schedule (SEDS) cost estimates.
• Support the evaluation of system, subsystem, and component‑level test plans (e.g., System Test Plans and Test & Evaluation Master Plans) and participate in test execution as required.
• Provide systems and subsystem integration support throughout acquisition, development, verification, and deployment of systems and equipment.
• Apply sound engineering and scientific principles to improve performance, sustainability, and lifecycle outcomes of current and future joint‑service weapon systems.
• Apply knowledge of Airworthiness Certification Criteria to aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Support acquisition program management across the full system life cycle, including requirements definition, development, production, sustainment, and disposal.
• Ensure disciplined engineering practices are applied to support Occupational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) compliance across all products.