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Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Active TS/SCI
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Posted on: Oct 28, 2026
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Bedford, Massachusetts
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Active TS/SCI
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Bedford Massachusetts United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Platform Integration Lead
- Own the aircraft level mechanical & structural integration of the Nomad hardware stack, SATCOM apertures, and platform interface modules (PIMs).
- Develop and coordinate AF Form 1067 packages, air worthiness artifacts, and flight clearance data with System Program Offices (SPOs), Flight Test Centers, and OEMs.
- Perform trade studies and SWaP C analyses to down select form factor options for priority platforms.
- Author/maintain 3 D CAD assemblies, interface control models, and parametric weight/balance data inside the program's government owned digital thread.
- Feed real time design feedback to Nomad, Smith, and Watch IPTs and the Government architecture team.
- Define aircraft representative fixtures, wiring harnesses, and environmental test setups; oversee buildout and day to day operation of the Integration SIL.
- Execute vibration, EMI/EMC, thermal, and functional checkout testing prior to DT/OT.
- Draft test plans, hazard analyses, and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT); serve as on board or ground test engineer during developmental and operational flights.
- Lead red line capture, root cause analysis, and incorporation of lessons learned into subsequent builds and Product Delivery Orders (PDOs).
- Maintain integration milestones within the Integrated Master Schedule; brief risk, cost, and readiness metrics to Government leadership.
- Provide technical mentorship to mid level engineers; cultivate a culture of agile, DevSecOps aligned hardware development.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- B.S. in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred) and 10 years of aircraft modification or avionics hardware integration experience (military platforms highly desired).
- Demonstrated expertise in: structural analysis (FEM), weight & balance, wiring/HARNESS integration, and MIL STD environmental qualification.
- Hands on experience guiding systems from lab to flight test to fielding within USAF or DoD acquisition frameworks (AFI 63 101/20 101).
- Proficiency with CREO, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks; familiarity with MBSE (SysML/CAMEO) a plus.
- Prior involvement in ABMS, OMS/UCI, CJADC2, or open architecture avionics programs.
- Working knowledge of multiband SATCOM hardware, NSA accredited crypto devices, and cross domain solutions.
- Experience authoring or reviewing Air Force flight clearance and air worthiness documentation (AF 879, AFCB, E Series).
- Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification; familiarity with DevSecOps toolchains in classified environments.
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Position Details
Posted:
Oct 28, 2026
Reference Number:
93e44076
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Bedford
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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