Subject-Matter Expert (SME) Avionics Engineer

Location: Onsite Dayton, OH, US
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Government / Military
Salary: USD $124,725 $180,000 / year
Vendor Fee: $4000
Relocation: Nationwide
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required
Position Type: New

DCS Corp is seeking a highly experienced Avionics Engineering Subject-Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and expertise on advanced military aviation programs. This role requires deep, hands-on knowledge of avionics design, integration, and compliance within fixed- or rotary-wing platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of technical excellence, published work, and experience representing their field at professional conferences or technical forums.

• Lead and advise on complex avionics system design and integration for military aircraft.

• Provide expert-level guidance on system architecture, including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429/664, Ethernet (TSN/AFDX), and VPX architectures.

• Oversee integration of Type-1 cryptography, SATCOM/RF subsystems, and open mission systems (OMS/UCI, FACE, SOSA).

• Utilize E-CAD and MBSE tools (e.g., CAMEO/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Altium, OrCAD) to support system modeling and design documentation.

• Collaborate with government and industry partners to align technical solutions with USAF and DoD standards.

• Support compliance with avionics safety and certification standards (DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-461).

• U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance (mandatory).

• 20+ years of hands-on avionics design and integration experience in military aviation (fixed- or rotary-wing platforms).

• Recognized subject-matter expertise-published work, technical presentations, or conference participation required.

• Deep understanding of avionics communication standards, network architectures, and synchronization protocols.

• Proven track record of leadership on high-level DoD or aerospace programs.

• Experience with ABMS, CJADC2, or C4ISR airborne networking programs.

• Knowledge of RCC 324/125-15, MIL-STD-461, and related compliance frameworks.

• Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, DER, or USAF Test Pilot School academic credentials.

• Experience integrating software-defined radios (SDR) or SDN architectures into legacy systems.

• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies and DevSecOps tools (Platform One, Rancher).

• Education: High school diploma with 20+ years of direct avionics engineering experience accepted.

• Compensation: Annual reviews and bonus incentive programs (BIPs).

• Relocation: Nationwide relocation support available.

• Sponsorship: Not available.