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Weapon Systems Engineer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, Joint Program Office, Weapons Integration Product Team (WIPT) in the area of weapons stores integration, Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE), and associated aircraft/weapons software development for integration and certification of USAF, USMC & USN F-35 weapon systems.
Job Responsibility:
Plan, coordinate and monitor F-35 weapon(s) integration tasks and serve as the focal point for all integration activities associated with assigned weapon(s)
Maintain oversight of assigned aircraft/weapon integration activities for compliance with F-35 System Requirement Document(s), Universal Armament Interface requirements, and ensure the Joint Services receive effective weapon(s) systems to meet customer requirements
Coordinate with Joint Services Weapon Program Offices (AFLCMC, NAVAIR) and Lockheed Martin to ensure aircraft integration activities satisfy certification requirements and align to weapon(s) program roadmaps
Support Joint Interface Control Working Group meetings, Program Management Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings and IPT status meetings as required
Serve as Government Interface Manager for assigned weapon(s) systems
Coordinate with the Weapons Stores Certification IPT on activities such as wind tunnel tests, aircraft ground fit checks, weapons(s) pit testing, environmental testing, and store separation testing
Coordinate with NAVAIR, Air Force SEEK EAGLE, and Lockheed Martin to ensure all analyses are completed to support weapon(s) certifications, airworthiness certifications, and flight clearances
Participate in aircraft and weapon(s) software development activities to ensure weapon(s) and F-35 interoperability and functionality is mechanized properly
Coordinate and participate in Mission Systems Integration laboratory, ground and flight tests
Review and advise on test plans, test procedures, and test results
Support weapon systems analysis as required for weapon delivery accuracy, lethality and mission effectiveness
Review and support weapons integration planning and estimating for future weapons integration efforts
Submit weekly status reports on Integration to WIPT leadership to include weapon(s) roadmaps
Prepare monthly inputs for F-35 Air Vehicle / Mission Systems briefings to leadership
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain and maintain program security clearances
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or STEM related field plus 12 years relevant experience in a Weapon or Aircraft Systems Program Office/Program Management Office
Demonstrated experience of 5+ years integrating airborne weapons systems, to include systems engineering, test, and/or program management expertise
Working knowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle process & relevancy to assigned weapon(s) system
Demonstrated knowledge of fighter aircraft weapons practices and policies
Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze a variety of weapons program information, make sound judgments concerning weapons integration activities, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to senior military and government leadership
Good briefing, interpersonal and diplomatic skills
Travel once per month (2/month on occasion) and 3-5 days/trip
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Nice to have:
Military tactical weapons background is preferable