Aeronautical Engineering Support

Position Summary:

The Aeronautical Engineering Support position for Hybrid SATCOM is responsible for supporting the research, design, development, integration, and testing of aerospace systems and related technologies for aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, satellites, and associated platforms. This role contributes to the development and evaluation of structures, propulsion systems, guidance and control subsystems, and other aerospace vehicle components, while supporting the full system life cycle including design, performance analysis, testing, and sustainment. The position collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure technical solutions meet program requirements, performance objectives, and customer expectations.

This role works to achieve key project and program objectives while managing projects or processes that span multiple technical disciplines. Responsibilities include analyzing complex technical challenges, developing innovative engineering solutions, and supporting system integration activities across areas such as power, communications, thermal control, and environmental performance. The Aeronautical Engineering Support professional applies strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical expertise to deliver effective solutions that contribute to program success and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and integrate systems supporting Hybrid SATCOM capabilities for airborne platforms and communication architectures.
• Analyze aircraft communication system requirements to ensure compatibility with commercial and military SATCOM networks and airborne mission systems.
• Support integration of SATCOM antennas, radomes, avionics interfaces, RF systems, and related electrical and mechanical components on airborne platforms.
• Conduct aircraft systems analysis, performance evaluations, and environmental assessments to ensure compliance with operational and airworthiness requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, interface control documents, installation packages, and technical specifications for airborne SATCOM systems.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, RF, software, and network engineering teams to support end-to-end Hybrid SATCOM system integration and performance.
• Support laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities, including troubleshooting, verification, validation, and performance analysis of airborne communication systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation, military, and regulatory standards related to aircraft modifications, electromagnetic compatibility, and communication systems integration.
• Analyze operational and engineering data to identify system improvements, optimize performance, and support mission readiness objectives.
• Participate in technical reviews, customer meetings, and program planning activities to communicate engineering solutions, technical risks, and project status. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Hybrid SATCOM architectures, airborne communication systems, RF principles, avionics interfaces, and aircraft integration processes.
• Experience with systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation for airborne or mission-critical communication systems.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD, military aviation, or aerospace programs involving airborne SATCOM and mission communication systems.
• Knowledge of FAA, MIL-STD, RTCA/DO-160, and airworthiness certification requirements related to aircraft communication system integration.
• Experience with flight testing, airborne platform modifications, antenna integration, and electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC) analysis.
• Professional certifications or specialized training related to aerospace systems, systems engineering, SATCOM, or avionics integration.
• Experience supporting complex defense contracts specifically with the Air Force
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, or systems engineering frameworks.
• Possess strong problem-solving, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills to be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

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