FTI is seeking a Senior Aeronautical Systems Engineer to support USAF acquisition on modernization of aircraft systems in a variety of areas (i.e. defensive suite updates, targeting pod and communications upgrades, development/platform integration/qualification, airworthiness and test). A successful candidate performs B-52H Systems Integration and Modernization Analysis following disciplined systems engineering and B-52 processes.

• Supporting established systems engineering processes 
• Analyzing and making recommendations to the government in the area of airworthiness
• Review and comment on numerous documents, such as assessment reports, system engineering plans, and other technical documents

• Studying and recommending the use and application of modern software tools supporting engineering development 

• Support B-52 sustainment tracking for spares &/or depot maintenance, or aircraft modification progress and dependency reporting using FTI tools
• Support milestone readiness assessments and budget/cost estimates across all modernization programs
• Actively monitor JDAM program developments, issues, and roadmaps for integration assistance and incorporation into the B-52 weapons system.

• Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required 

• Master’s degree in Engineering strongly preferred 

• 8+ years actively working as an Aircraft Systems or Systems Engineer 

• Ability to think critically, synthesize information from multiple sources into comprehensive plans, identify technical issues, and understand higher level impacts 

• Familiarity with MS Excel and other MS Office tools to develop concise and presentable information 

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills to deliver technical documents and briefings 

• Must be able to support airworthiness approvals across the B-52H modification programs 

• Ability to work independently with cross functional teams with minimal oversight 

• Ability to travel (~15% of time)

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