What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Interdisciplinary Engineer position at McBride?
McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Interdisciplinary Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/ES) has the collective AFMC mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Electronic Systems portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/ES is headquartered at Hanscom AFB, MA, with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.
This position is with AFLCMC/ESA and will provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, test, operation, sustainment, and system disposal.
In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the war fighter.
Responsibilities
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance
Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering,or Electrical Engineering)
Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Additional Information
Benefits
McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
This position is with AFLCMC/ESA and will provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, test, operation, sustainment, and system disposal.
In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the war fighter.
Responsibilities
- Provide mechanical and electrical engineering support for Air Force systems across development, modification, and sustainment activities.
- Support system upgrades, hardware changes, and engineering modifications, ensuring compliance with technical requirements.
- Perform technical analysis, data review, and evaluation of engineering changes, supporting fielded system improvements and sustainment needs.
- Assist with the design, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of engineering tests, including FAA-related test procedures.
- Conduct engineering assessments at the component, subsystem, and system levels, focusing on performance, safety, and integration impacts.
- Review and verify technical documentation, drawings, engineering data, schematics, and specifications for accuracy and adequacy.
- Assist with test and evaluation by developing test documentation, executing procedures, collecting results, and preparing engineering reports.
- Provide engineering support for hardware integration, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting activities.
- Participate in engineering meetings, technical reviews, and working groups to support program actions and resolve technical issues.
- Evaluate contractor engineering proposals, technical data packages, modification requests, and related engineering deliverables.
- Support risk and issue tracking, technical planning, and coordination of engineering tasks related to modifications and sustainment.
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance
Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering,or Electrical Engineering)
Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- or 15 years of directly related experience with 8 years in a DoD setting
- Reviewing technical data, drawings, and engineering documentation
- Supporting engineering changes, hardware modifications, and system upgrades
- Conducting tests, analyzing test data, and preparing engineering reports
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition environments and engineering activities supporting development, production, modification, and sustainment
- General knowledge of embedded systems, electrical hardware, mechanical hardware, or multi-platform equipment
Technical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Additional Information
- Masters Degree from ABET-accredited program with 10 years of experience (5 in DoD)
- Experience performing engineering work supporting hardware design, electrical systems, mechanical components, or avionics subsystems
- Experience leading or coordinating engineering tasks or engineering teams
- Experience with air traffic control equipment, avionics systems, or radar systems
- Experience supporting engineering testing, troubleshooting, or performance analysis
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and working groups
- Ability to evaluate and communicate technical requirements
- Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.