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# Journeyman Avionics Engineer (Computer Systems and Software Airworthiness)

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** Sugarcreek Township, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $196,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Fault Tolerance, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/665cd028-6f53-4d0a-8a9a-ffabfa6be3e5

## About the Role

* Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their TOP SECRET clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility clearance are preferred.
 * ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
 * Minimum TEN (10) or more years of relevant DoD experience, including FIVE (5) years of relevant DoD avionics experience and TWO (2) years in a special access DoD acquisition program as a sub-system lead engineer within a recognized ACAT I program.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

 * Technical experience with software and computer system architectures; software and systems integration processes; fault tolerance, redundancy management, and high integrity design techniques; computer system hardware and software criticality identification; Safety Critical Function (SCF) thread analysis; verification techniques for software, hardware and system integration, developing/maintaining System Integration Laboratory (SIL) facilities with high fidelity test capabilities to Verification and Validation (V&V) of software and hardware; system integration verification coverage; Operational Flight Program (OFP) build, load, and flight release process; and the functional compatibility of all software and hardware.
 * Advanced degree (Highly Desirable) in Engineering or related field
 * Demonstrated management and leadership skills in a collaborative environment
 * Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively within all organizational levels, including senior DoD leadership

## Description

* Apply DoDD 5000-series guidance and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering policies to acquisition engineering activities.
 * Design, develop, integrate and test Computer Systems & Software, to ensure adequate performance, safety, integrity, and airworthiness.
 * Assess hardware, software, and systems qualification to meet airworthiness criteria, especially criteria in MIL-HBK-516, section 15.
 * Support development and analysis of system and subsystem requirements, translating them into design criteria and system specifications.
 * Conduct technical planning, system integration analyses, trade studies, and risk assessments across weapon system platforms.
 * Assist in developing system performance requirements, integration objectives, and estimates for design, development, and sustainment.
 * Review engineering proposals, designs, specifications, and change packages; provide recommendations to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.
 * Support engineering reviews, design reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), working groups, and program reviews, providing technical input, documentation, and reporting.
 * Support systems and avionics engineering across requirements, design, integration, development, modification, test, airworthiness, production, sustainment, deployment, operations, and divestiture.
 * Coordinate with acquisition organizations, higher headquarters, DoW entities, labs, industry, and universities; support documentation and emerging technology assessments.
 * Apply systems engineering processes for airworthiness, requirements, software releases, metrics and traceability, allocations, program protection, technical reviews, configuration audits, design analysis, interface integration, and test verification/validation.
 * Support development, deployment, and sustainment of technical processes ensuring safe operation and maintenance of systems.