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Amentum Space Exploration Division Integrated Avionics Lead Engineer #ADV0009X1 in Huntsville, Alabama
The successful candidate shall provide support to the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) as the Discipline Lead Engineer for the areas of integrated avionics systems engineering (hardware and software) and systems management and shall be responsible for leading MAV program coordination within the Space Systems Department (SSD). Duties include, but may not be limited to, the following: Coordinating scheduling; coordinating meetings; tracking action items; directing planning activities and trade studies; performing systems analyses; supporting integrated hardware and software design solutions, evaluation, and test; making technical risk management assessments; coordinating technical performance measures; supporting and coordinating reviews, working groups and boards; and providing periodic status inputs to project and ES management. The successful candidate shall: Provide engineering insight of the MAV integrated avionics in support of vendor avionics development. Draw upon all necessary government and successful candidate organizations supporting the SSD (ES) and MAV Program as appropriate to complete assigned tasks.
Job Requirements: A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 15 years of avionics hardware systems and software experience is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 14 years of experience, MS with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience. Other required skills shall include: Problem identification and solutions utilizing experience/skills in management, engineering design integration across multiple disciplines, trade studies, requirements, milestone reviews, interface definition, change management, risk management, manufacturing, assembly, test, risk management, safety, logistics, and quality. Ability to review avionics products and provide relevant feedback, have good coordination/integration and communication (critical) skills, be pro-active, be able to multi-task and accomplish a task with minimal supervision. Requisite interpersonal and technical management skills.