Subject matter expert Jobs in USA

Overview

The candidate must be a subject matter expert (SME), and must have/held former military experience in aviation intermediate maintenance level qualification equal to a master-journeyman (7-skill level) or have/held extensive aviation intermediate maintenance level work experience on fixed wing fighter aircraft support with strong emphasis on avionic and electrical systems

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes historical research for all F-15 aircraft related intermediate maintenance systems, malfunction analysis, modification, parts replacement, components repair, standards, and specifications. Work individually to form solutions with little to no guidance, performing all duties on time and on budget, identifying barriers, briefing leadership on deviations, and submitting solutions

• Drafts instructions, support development of various sustainment and project parts lists, performing maintenance data collection and analysis related to supply chain issues, and performing root cause analysis for maintenance and sustainment issues reported by the customer • Performs maintenance data trend analysis, failure mode and effects analysis updates, preventative maintenance package task updates, isolate and analyze aircraft functional system deficiencies, identify appropriate solutions, and assist in the production of data required to implement the improvements

• Recommends maintenance procedural changes and submits change recommendation documentation via change request channels. Prepare, edit, and/or submit research, travel, technical and other reports. Evaluate customer submitted equipment deficiency requests, deficiency reports, safety/hazard reports, and equipment status reports to evaluate failure modes and formulate solutions

• Execution of responsibilities will require key logistics skills, including problem solving; critical and creative thinking; conflict resolution; multi-tasking; clear and well-organized communication skills (written, verbal and active listening); strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft office applications; and the ability to develop well-organized and credible presentations and formal written documents

• Ability to travel out of local area 5-10% of calendar year both CONUS and overseas if needed

• Candidate must possess the ability to work well as part of a team and with minimal supervision

• Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions affecting the entire business segment. The candidate will work under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated and self-supervisory. Candidate will serve as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives within the business segment

Qualifications

Education

• Certification relevant to the field of expertise or other appropriate specific field related documenting credentials required

• PREFERRED: BS degree in an engineering or technical field from an accredited college or university; or *15 or more years of defense/industrial or acquisition experience in the field of expertise

Experience

• At least 7-10 years of experience directly related to the position

• Experience in US military aviation maintenance organizations performing maintenance tasks and functions and demonstrating knowledge of intermediate maintenance level systems, automated test systems and aviation ground support equipment

• In-depth experience using test equipment, schematics, and technical orders

• Must be a US citizen • Must be eligible to obtain a US Passport

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.