Systems Engineer (Journeyman) - PMA 273

Synectic Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer (Journeyman) to support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.  The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms, including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program. 

Responsibilities 

• Program Office: PMA-273 (Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office) is responsible for managing the aircraft, simulators, and associated systems that support the U.S. Navy’s undergraduate pilot training pipeline.
• Role Focus: Provides engineering and acquisition support to the Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineering (APMSE) in the management of the T-6B Texan II - primary fixed-wing training aircraft.

• Must hold a BA/BS degree in a technical field or scientific field from an accredited college or university
• Must have three (3) years of recent and relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Support systems engineering activities related to sustainment, upgrades, and safety of the T-6B Texan II.
  • Monitor system performance, integration and airworthiness
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across NAVAIR, training squadrons, and contractors to ensure fleet readiness and training mission effectiveness.
  • Contribute to risk management, technical documentation, and compliance with acquisition standards.
• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance required
• Must be a US Citizen

Desired Background:

• Fixed-Wing Aviation Experience: familiarity with aircraft systems, flight training operations, or acquisition support for fixed-wing aircraft
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and naval acquisition lifecycle.

What Your Experience Working for Us Will Be Like 
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About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI) 
Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics.