Air Force, Avionics, Best Practices, Certification Evaluation, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Communications Engineering, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, IPsec (IP Security), Military Communications, Multitasking, Network Protocols, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Modeling, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Scientific Principles, Secret Clearance, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Speech Technology, Sustainability, Technical Analysis, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Telephony, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Voice Applications, Writing Skills, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)
Abacus Technology is seeking a Sr. Communications/Navigation Engineer to provide technical support at Wright-Patterson AFB. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with technical requirements compliance pertaining to avionics development, test, sustainment, and operations including navigation, voice communication systems, Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) data link systems, military and civilian communication networks, network protocols, IPSec, SOAP/XML packaging of network commands and air data systems to include performance, integrity, and airworthiness.
- Evaluate technical documents, determine sufficiency for demonstrating compliance with specification and airworthiness, summarize findings, recommend changes, and communicate all results to the program office.
- Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve the performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems.
- Understand and execute Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, associated AFIs and Airworthiness Bulletins through standardized processes and issuance of flight authorizations.
- Assist in translating user requirements into weapons system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate weapons systems, subsystems, and equipment for eventual fielding and deployment.
Qualifications:
15+ years experience in communications engineering including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Able to apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems. Must understand how to apply MIL-HDBK-16C Airworthiness Certification Criteria, to aircraft systems and subsystems. Experience working on each stage of the system development life cycle from initiation through deployment/sustainment. Demonstrated proficiency with process modeling and developing workflow diagrams. Able to elicit and interpret requirements and translate to technical specifications/system design following best practices and design patterns. Able to communicate with management, technical staff, and end users in a clear and professional manner. Experience with engineering practices, techniques, and standards. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop and present technical presentations. Able to represent complex data in diagrams or through other techniques that communicate precise information to both business and technical staff. Proven ability to understand the strategic and tactical approach to projects and handle multiple projects concurrently. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Abacus Technology
To be successful in today's rapidly changing business and technology environment, you need an experienced and agile partner you can trust. Abacus Technology Corporation has big business experience, without big business inefficiencies. We can tackle any challenge, effectively and with flexibility. As an independently-owned and operated business, we make decisions to exceed customer – not shareholder – expectations. Abacus Technology Corporation offers a full spectrum of information technology support integrated with professional services in software, systems, management, communications, and engineering analysis. Through these tailored support services, we supply our customers with innovative, value-added, and process-driven solutions for exceeding their strategic business goals through improved service delivery quality and enabling them to realize significant operational cost savings.
100 to 499 employees
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