F-WIPT Weapon Integration Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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