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Synectic Solutions

Synectic Solutions

SDVOSB providing agile government solutions

Air Vehicles Engineer - PMA

Full-Time
$130.5k - $144.9k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Lexington Park, MD, USA
Hybrid

Three days on-site and two days telework per week.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.
  • A technical or scientific Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university is required.
  • At least three years of recent and relevant experience in Air Vehicle Engineering is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in the area of engineering expertise is required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.
  • Ability to learn new systems under test, proactively meet program requirements, and take responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, and executing tasks leading to successful completion of assigned duties.
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated team.
  • Strong communication skills and technical writing skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Responsibilities
  • Apply Air Vehicle engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate F/A-18 systems and subsystems.
  • Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
  • Apply systems engineering experience to perform system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management functions.
  • Analyze, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems.

About the company

Synectic Solutions delivers services to U.S. government clients as an SDVOSB. It operates with an agile team backed by a DCAA‑approved accounting system, Six Sigma Black Belts, a Top Secret clearance, and ISO 9001-2000 certification to manage contracts efficiently. Its offerings include management, administrative support, and mission‑critical solutions tailored to government needs, using disciplined processes and quality controls. The company differentiates itself through its SDVOSB status, government‑focused experience, and strong security and quality credentials, with the goal of delivering compliant, on‑time, and within‑budget solutions that meet customer requirements.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Camarillo, California

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Synectic won a March 2026 Navy delivery order, extending logistics support into October.
  • 2026 careers pages list Data Analyst, Product Owner, and Public Sector business roles.
  • The company still markets active SeaPort-NxG and NAVAIR vehicles, widening recompete access.

What critics are saying

  • SSI's core revenue depends on Navy contracting, and federal award interruptions hit fast.
  • The September 2025 Logistics Support Services II order ends October 26, 2026.
  • A failed SDVOSB recertification would collapse SSI's federal pipeline and bidding moat.

What makes Synectic Solutions unique

  • Scott Koslow's ownership since 2022 keeps SSI veteran-led and focused on Navy customers.
  • SSI holds ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications at Camarillo, uncommon among small contractors.
  • Five offices in California, Virginia, Maryland, and Arizona anchor proximate Navy support.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 16th, 2022
Announcing a Change in Ownership at Synectic Solutions, Inc. ("SSI")

/PRNewswire/ -- Synectic Solutions, Inc. is proud to announce that Scott Koslow has purchased the company from its founder and is now SSI's President and CEO....