501435 Apache EO/IR Engineer
Work Location: Huntsville, ALSchedule: Full TimeRelocation: NegotiableIronMountain Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Engineer to support the Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office (AAH-PMO) based in the Huntsville, AL area.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support for the current suite of Sensors Systems related to Infrared (IR), RADAR, Electro-Optical (E/O) and Hardware/Software Integration
- Support the Sensor APMs to manage prime contractor performance to meet technical requirements, develop program plans and cost/budget and schedule estimates
- Collaborate with the aircraft Prime Contractors' program and technical leads and other personnel to ensure the integration technical work tasks are identified, defined, scheduled, resourced and executed
- Identify components for upgrades and improvements, develop Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) technology projects
- Coordinate with the Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD) on airworthiness requirements to include the development of the Airworthiness Qualification Plan (AQP)/Airworthiness Qualification Specification (AQS), writing Airworthiness Impact Statements (AWIS) and obtaining Airworthiness Release (AWR) of changed and new configurations.
- Perform systems engineering role of tracing system spec AQP/AQS requirements to Test Plans and Test Reports to ensure performance specification compliance
- Support LRU, software integration, and VAL/VER efforts for the Apache platform
- Provide technical expertise in the development of contract requirements packages for production and sustainment contracts to include statement of work and CDRLs.
- Prepare and deliver briefings and written reports to management, customers, and other higher-level personnel.
- Provide recommendations, findings, and decisions to program PM and senior management in the accomplishment of various Program objectives.
- Keep PM informed of technical status of assigned tasks, program status, significant program events, controversial issues, program reviews, and other relevant issues.
- Be able to meet challenging deadlines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
Education and General Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required (MS preferred)
- Minimum of 15 years of work experience in a technical field related to Rotary-Wing Aviation or equivalent academic experience/coursework
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a Project/Program Management Office or an equivalent amount of technical contract management experience
- Knowledge of contract requirements and program documents (e.g.: Statements of Work, Integrated Master Schedules, Requests for Proposal, CDRLs)
- Experience working on Army Aviation development programs
- Ability to manage development and engineering projects, work effectively with others and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills are a must to facilitate coordination with configuration management, contracts, outside contractors/vendors, engineers, the Apache User Community, and project/program leadership.
- Ability to identify, develop and maintain system component requirements
Clearance Requirements:
Must possess or have the ability to obtain an active SECRET security clearance.
Required Travel: <20% Salary range is $140-$175 based on experience and qualifications.IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/SDVOSB
