Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Airworthiness/Aerosystems Engineer

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, OK, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and have and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.
Have extensive experience supporting airworthiness certification and military aircraft approval processes, including developing technical data packages, certification artifacts, and flight authorization documentation.
Have deep knowledge of USAF Technical Airworthiness policies, directives, instructions, and advisories, and be able to define certification requirements and assess contractor compliance.
Be able to evaluate aircraft and aerospace system designs, analyze technical risks, and assess compliance with airworthiness, safety, and performance requirements.
Have experience supporting Military Type Certification activities, including design reviews, conformity assessments, verification efforts, and certification recommendations.
Be skilled in conducting technical assessments and coordinating with Program Offices, the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Force certification authorities, and engineering organizations to establish compliance strategies and certification methodologies.
Have a strong understanding of systems engineering principles, aircraft development processes, test and evaluation activities, and requirements verification throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Be proficient in using Integrated Digital Environments and the Microsoft Office Suite to manage Controlled Unclassified Information, technical documentation, certification records, engineering reports, and executive-level briefings.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills to present complex airworthiness and engineering issues clearly to leadership, certification authorities, program offices, and stakeholders.
Have experience collaborating across government, Federal Aviation Administration, contractor, engineering, test, and sustainment organizations to achieve program objectives.
Demonstrate the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams toward certification and airworthiness compliance through technical influence without direct supervisory authority.
Have organizational and project coordination skills to manage multiple certification efforts, technical reviews, and stakeholder inputs simultaneously.
Have analytical and problem-solving abilities, including identifying airworthiness concerns, evaluating alternatives, and developing mitigation strategies.
Have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including five years in the Department of Defense; alternatively, have 15 years of directly related experience, including eight years in the Department of Defense.
Have experience in related work or be certified as a Federal Aviation Administration Designated Engineering Representative, and have an expert understanding of USAF airworthiness and aircraft acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

Define airworthiness certification requirements and assess contractor compliance with those requirements.
Provide aircraft engineering technical insight into airworthiness development efforts and assist the program office in implementing aircraft systems engineering responsibilities.
Assess system design viability and its ability to meet airworthiness requirements, and identify and resolve issues concerning aircraft performance requirements.
Define taskings, gather and review inputs, and report to the program office.
Apply familiarity with aircraft certification, operation, and maintenance processes under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations as managed by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Apply understanding of airworthiness under AFPD 62-6 and AFI 62-601, the Department of Defense Defense Acquisition System process, and its relation to procuring a Commercial Derivative Aircraft-based capability, including planning, certification basis, compliance review, risk acceptance, and airworthiness approvals for USAF manned and unmanned aircraft owned, leased, operated, used, designed, or modified by the USAF.
Apply comprehensive expertise and understanding of Commercial Derivative Aircraft and subsystem requirements for acquisition, integration, certification, and fielding of a new USAF Mission Design Series.
Apply knowledge and experience in one or more airworthiness areas outlined in MIL-HDBK-516.
Provide technical expertise in aircraft systems, subsystems, and engineering subject areas to complete assigned tasks.
Provide expertise in the USAF airworthiness certification process and policy, and define and implement an airworthiness strategy for an Acquisition Category program.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in airworthiness certification, military aircraft approval, and related technical assessments and coordination.
Knowledge of USAF airworthiness policies and procedures, systems engineering, aircraft development, test and evaluation, and acquisition processes.
Experience with Military Type Certification activities and a Federal Aviation Administration Designated Engineering Representative certification.

Overview

AIRWORTHINESS/AEROSYSTEMS ENGINEER

LOCATION: TINKER AFB, OK

JOB STATUS: Full-time, Hybrid

CLEARANCE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: 20% (Hanscom AFB; Seattle)

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a AIRWORTHINESS/AEROSYSTEMS ENGINEER located at TINKER AFB in OK providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Airborne Warning and Control System (AFLCMC/HBS/WIW).

The Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Division, has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to deliver airborne Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) capabilities that support joint, allied, coalition, humanitarian, and homeland defense operations. Modernization efforts enable continued involvement with worldwide operations by revitalizing legacy mission systems, replacing aging computer architectures, integrating multi‑sensor data fusion, and improving global expeditionary readiness and availability. Additionally, the Division assists in the planned divestiture of the E‑3 platform and in shaping development of follow‑on capabilities for future airborne C2 systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD OR
15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

Extensive experience supporting airworthiness certification and military aircraft approval processes, including development of technical data packages, certification artifacts, and flight authorization documentation.
Deep knowledge of USAF Technical Airworthiness policies, directives, instructions, and advisories, with the ability to define certification requirements and assess contractor compliance.
Proven ability to evaluate aircraft and aerospace system designs, analyze technical risks, and assess compliance with airworthiness, safety, and performance requirements.
Experience supporting Military Type Certification (MTC) activities, including design reviews, conformity assessments, verification efforts, and certification recommendations.
Skilled in conducting technical assessments and coordinating with Program Offices, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air Force certification authorities, and engineering organizations to establish compliance strategies and certification methodologies.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, aircraft development processes, test and evaluation activities, and requirements verification throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Proficient in utilizing Integrated Digital Environments (IDE) and the Microsoft Office Suite to manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), technical documentation, certification records, engineering reports, and executive-level briefings.

Interpersonal Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex airworthiness and engineering issues to leadership, certification authorities, program offices, and stakeholders.
Strong relationship-building capabilities with experience collaborating across government, FAA, contractor, engineering, test, and sustainment organizations to achieve program objectives.
Demonstrated ability to lead through technical influence, guiding multidisciplinary teams toward certification and airworthiness compliance without direct supervisory authority.
Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills, capable of managing multiple certification efforts, technical reviews, and stakeholder inputs simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of identifying airworthiness concerns, evaluating alternatives, and developing effective mitigation strategies.
Self-motivated and proactive professional who operates effectively in dynamic, high-visibility environments while maintaining attention to detail and mission focus.
Adaptable team player with excellent situational awareness, professionalism, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while balancing technical, programmatic, and regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but not limited to:

Define airworthiness certification requirements and assessing contractor compliance with these requirements
Providing aircraft engineering technical insight of airworthiness development effort and assist the program office in implementing aircraft system engineering responsibilities
Assess the viability of the system design and its ability to meet airworthiness requirements, as well as, identify and resolve any issues on aircraft performance requirements.
Define taskings, gathering and reviewing inputs, and reporting to the program office
Familiar with aircraft certification, operation, and maintenance processes per Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) as managed by the FAA
Understanding of all aspects of airworthiness as outlined in AFPD 62-6 and AFI 62-601, the DoD Defense Acquisition System process and how it relates procurement of a Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA)-based capability to include planning, certification basis, compliance review, risk acceptance and airworthiness approvals for all USAF manned/unmanned aircraft which are owned, leased, operated, used, designed, or modified by the USAF
Possess comprehensive expertise, experience, and understanding of CDA and subsystem requirements for the acquisition, integration, certification, and fielding of a new USAF Mission Design Series
Possess knowledge and experience in one or more areas of airworthiness as outlined in MIL-HDBK-516
Provide technical expertise in aircraft systems, subsystems, and engineering subject areas for the purpose of completing the tasks
Expertise in the USAF airworthiness certification process and policy, and experience in defining and implementing an airworthiness strategy for an Acquisition Category (ACAT) program
Experience in related work or certified as an FAA Designated Engineering Representative and have an expert understanding of the USAF airworthiness and USAF aircraft acquisition processes

About the Company

Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Astrion provides integrated technology solutions and services for defense, homeland security, intelligence, and space missions. It covers cyber, software, systems engineering, and mission support, delivered through an “always on” approach and strong execution in demanding environments. The company works directly with customers to deliver impactful results and shape the future of national security and space operations. By combining technical expertise with agility, Astrion differentiates itself through relentless pursuit of bold ideas and end-to-end support across the lifecycle of complex missions. Its goal is to help customers meet critical moments with reliable, tailored solutions that advance capabilities in defense, security, and space.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: Not listed

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