Systems Integration Engineer with Security Clearance

Location: Patuxent River

Systems Integration / GRA / BISF (ADVEW) Engineer Patuxent River, MD Active Secret Clearance Required; TS/SCI and SAP Eligibility Highly Desired Who We Are Founded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology, DBA Ataero, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services.

We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics. We are fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

We strongly believe in promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. As part of our commitment to affirmative action, we actively seek to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for employment opportunities. We strive to eliminate barriers that may impede equal access to employment, advancement, or training opportunities. We invite all qualified individuals to apply and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

We thank you for taking the time to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

Position Overview Ataero is seeking a highly qualified Systems Integration / GRA / BISF (ADVEW) Engineer to support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Manager Airborne Electronic Attack Systems (PMA-272). The selected candidate will provide engineering and technical expertise supporting Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) initiatives, systems integration efforts, Government Reference Architecture (GRA) development, and Business Integration Support Framework (BISF) implementation across airborne electronic attack and mission systems programs.

The successful candidate will support the integration, interoperability, modernization, testing, and sustainment of advanced electronic warfare capabilities while ensuring alignment with open architecture principles, digital engineering initiatives, and Naval Aviation mission requirements. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in systems engineering, mission systems integration, electronic warfare technologies, software and hardware interoperability, and Department of Defense acquisition programs. Military aviation, NAVAIR, and Electronic Warfare experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities
* Provide systems engineering and integration support for Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) capabilities and related mission systems.

* Support development, implementation, and maintenance of Government Reference Architectures (GRA) and Business Integration Support Framework (BISF) strategies.

* Analyze and develop system architectures supporting open systems approaches, modular designs, and interoperability requirements.

* Support integration of electronic warfare systems, mission systems, sensors, communications systems, avionics, and aircraft survivability equipment.

* Participate in systems engineering activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture analysis, integration planning, testing, fielding, and sustainment.

* Evaluate system interfaces, data exchange requirements, software integration approaches, and mission system interoperability.

* Support digital engineering initiatives, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and systems architecture development efforts.

* Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and engineering reviews.

* Conduct technical assessments, trade studies, risk analyses, and engineering evaluations.

* Support developmental, operational, and integrated test planning and execution activities.

* Coordinate with government program offices, warfare centers, fleet stakeholders, laboratories, and industry partners.

* Develop technical reports, engineering documentation, acquisition artifacts, and executive-level briefings.

* Support classified and special access programs as required. Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline.

* Minimum ten (10) years of experience supporting systems integration, systems engineering, mission systems, electronic warfare programs, or military aviation platforms.

* Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs and system lifecycle management activities.

* Knowledge of systems architecture…