FMS Systems Engineer

FMS Systems Engineer 

LOCATION: WPAFB, Dayton, OH

JOB STATUS: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: Secret, Must be a US Citizen
TRAVEL:  15%

Astrion is expecting an exciting opportunity for an FMS Systems Engineer to support the Attack Systems Division, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. WID is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD.
• Degree must be ABET accredited.
• Must have FMS and airworthiness experience

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Possess advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized expertise to perform highly skilled Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Engineering Management Support independently, applying established engineering procedures and best practices.

• Translate FMS user operational requirements into clear, actionable system requirements for weapon system contractors to support system design, development, fabrication, integration, testing, and evaluation.

• Support technical and mission analyses of operational requirements; assist in developing system concepts; and conduct technology assessments and trade-off studies for proposed designs.

• Assist in drafting and maintaining program documentation, including Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Work (SOWs), program plans, schedules, and executive-level briefings.

• Support preparation of regulatory and statutory documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs) and Life Cycle Management Plans (LCMPs).

• Review contractor deliverables, technical data, and documentation; provide detailed technical assessments and formal comments.

• Support test teams in developing test requirements; review and evaluate test plans, procedures, and results.

• Assist in the technical evaluation of contractor proposals and system modifications for cost, feasibility, compatibility, and overall system impact.

• Support engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, and technical/schedule risk analyses and trade-off studies.

• Assist in evaluating Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Systems Engineering Development Schedule (SEDS) cost estimates.

• Support the evaluation of system, subsystem, and component-level test plans (e.g., System Test Plans and Test & Evaluation Master Plans) and participate in test execution as required.

• Provide systems and subsystem integration support throughout acquisition, development, verification, and deployment of systems and equipment.

• Apply sound engineering and scientific principles to improve performance, sustainability, and lifecycle outcomes of current and future joint-service weapon systems.

• Apply knowledge of Airworthiness Certification Criteria to aircraft systems and subsystems.

• Support acquisition program management across the full system life cycle, including requirements definition, development, production, sustainment, and disposal.

• Ensure disciplined engineering practices are applied to support Occupational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) compliance across all products.