Job: Army Fixed Wing/PM-ARES LNO

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Army Fixed Wing/PM-ARES LNOID:872Location:Huntsville, ALDescriptionTHE COMPANYAerodyne, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of MCR, LLC, was formed to provide full spectrum technical solutions for manned and unmanned aviation. Today, we are fulfilling that mission in direct support of Army Aviation and Army UAS programs. We have a talented staff of engineers, operators, subject matter experts and professionals that provide testing, supportability and training to customers worldwide. Integrity, excellence, honesty, and trust, are the cornerstones of our values and allow us to form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain stellar talent. For more information about Aerodyne and MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.aerodyneinc.com or www.mcri.com. Description Engineering liaison position under the Army Fixed Wing PM @ RSA to support all PM-ARES payloads and platforms. Provide engineering support and ISR acquisition subject matter expertise to facilitate coordination and management of related requirements between PM-FW and PM-ARES (Aerial Reconnaissance, Exploitation and Sensors), Product Director Aerial ISR Systems (PD AISR), and Product Director Observe, Detect, Identify (PD ODI). Duties include: close coordination with upper level Army program management and support to multiple project management staffs and contractors for cost/performance/schedule of Army FW ISR programs; participation in source selection activities; assist in the development of Airworthiness Qualification Plans (AQPs) and contract deliverable requirements lists (CDRLs); act as IPT lead supporting airworthiness qualification throughout the design, development, test, fielding and sustainment cycles; participate in preliminary and critical design reviews (PDRs & CDRs), Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs); provide input to the PMs on flight line operations, environmental and Electromagnetic Environment Effects (E3), tactical communications, hazard identification, and risk management; oversee Service Bulletin (SB) and Airworthiness Directive (AD) implementation, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and platform/payload modification programs; support hardware and software test activities; participate in platform/payload Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and continued airworthiness activities. Qualifications To be considered for this position you must have: A minimum of 20 years engineering and operational experience with Army aviation, ISR sensors and platforms, ISR mission execution, and airworthiness qualification of complex payloads on fixed wing (FW) aircraft. A thorough understanding of FAA and Army policies regarding certification of commercial derivative aircraft (CDA) and military modification programs. DAU certifications in Program Management, Test and Contracting. Recent experience with platform/payload ground and flight testing, as well as payload development, integration, test, and systems engineering. A thorough understanding of Army system safety processes, platform and payload configuration management, and space/weight/power/cooling technical engineering management. CONUS/OCONUS travel required (50-75%). A current, active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Compensation Aerodyne s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee's skills, experience, and potential. Equal Opportunity Employer Aerodyne is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.