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Subject-Matter Expert Avionics Engineer

Subject-Matter Expert Avionics Engineer

DCS CorpDayton, OH, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Phalanx Griffon (PG) is the Air Force’s open‑architecture airborne node linking warfighters to decision‑quality data at the tactical edge. As the program’s  Avionics Engineering SME , you will be the cornerstone technical authority for integrating the  Nomad  chassis, Type‑1 crypto, SATCOM apertures, and OMS / UCI software with multiple aircraft avionics suites during  Major Release 2 (FY 25‑27) —ensuring airworthiness, mission effectiveness, and digital‑thread fidelity.

Essential Job Functions :

Architecture & Design Authority

  • Define avionics integration schemes that marry Nomad VPX hardware with platform data buses (MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC‑429 / 664, Ethernet TSN) and mission computers.
  • Develop interface‑control documents (ICDs), signal‑flow diagrams, and timing budgets; ensure alignment with OMS / UCI messages and cross‑domain guard rules.

Airworthiness & Certification

  • Lead authoring of AF Form 1067s, E‑series flight‑clearance packages, and safety‑of‑flight analyses.
  • Oversee DO‑254 (hardware) & DO‑178C (software) compliance artifacts where required.

    • Digital Thread / MBSE

  • Capture avionics models in SysML / CAMEO and link to requirements, verification methods, and hardware part trees.
  • Drive configuration‑control boards, red‑line incorporation, and model synchronization.

    • Lab‑to‑Flight Integration

  • Specify and validate wiring harnesses, signal conditioning, and power interfaces in the Integration SIL.
  • Troubleshoot EMI / EMC, timing, and protocol issues; guide corrective actions through to flight‑test readiness.

    • Flight‑Test & Fielding Support

  • Draft test cards, telemetry requirements, and Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT).
  • Serve as on‑board or ground avionics lead during developmental & operational flights; analyze real‑time data and coordinate anomaly resolution.

    • Mentorship & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Advise Government IPT leads, platform SPOs, and OEM avionics teams; present technical status to SES / GO audiences.
  • Mentor mid‑level engineers, instilling open‑architecture and DevSecOps best practices in a classified environment.

    • Required Skills :

    Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

    Active TS / SCI  clearance.

    High School Diploma plus 20 years of experience. Must have been directly involved with avionics engineering and have focused on this technical area for over 20 years , has published work or work samples showing that they are an expert in this field, and have participated in technical presentations / roadshows / conferences as an expert in their respective field.

    Expert knowledge of MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC‑429 / 664, Ethernet (TSN / AFDX), VPX architectures, and timing / synchronization methods.

    Demonstrated success integrating Type‑1 crypto, SATCOM / RF subsystems, and open mission systems (OMS / UCI, FACE, SOSA).

    Hands‑on experience generating airworthiness artifacts and guiding systems through developmental & operational test.

    Proficiency with avionics E‑CAD and MBSE tools (CAMEO / MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Altium / OrCAD).

    Desired Skills :

    Prior work on  ABMS, CJADC2, or airborne C4ISR networking  programs.

    Deep familiarity with DO‑254 / DO‑178C compliance, RCC 324 / 125‑15, and MIL‑STD‑461 EMI / EMC.

    INCOSE CSEP / ESEP, DER, or USAF Test Pilot School academic credentials.

    Experience integrating software‑defined radios, content routing, or SDN architectures into legacy aircraft.

    Agile / SAFe certification and exposure to DevSecOps pipelines (Platform One, Rancher).

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