Surveillance Systems Lead Engineer

• Technical Leadership
• Serve as branch technical authority for airborne surveillance systems
• Establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices
• Provide oversight and technical direction to surveillance engineering team
• Review engineering analyses, certification artifacts, and technical strategies
• Certification & Compliance
• Lead certification activities for ADS-B (Out/In), Mode S, and future surveillance technologies
• Support TCAS, ACAS, and collision avoidance system certification efforts
• Conduct Airworthiness Reviews, Flight Clearances, and Airworthiness Certification Plans
• Support ANCTR reviews, Airworthiness Technical Assessments, and certification boards
• Systems Engineering & Integration
• Evaluate surveillance architectures, interfaces, and system designs
• Assess interoperability with Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems
• Review requirements, design documentation, test procedures, and verification data
• Support lifecycle integration across multiple aircraft platforms
• Technical Assessment & Risk Management
• Conduct performance assessments and interoperability evaluations
• Identify system risks and support hazard analyses and SSRAs
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies
• Test & Evaluation
• Support laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities
• Evaluate compliance evidence and system performance outcomes
• Enterprise Coordination
• Collaborate with PMAs, CHENGs, TWHs, FAA, industry partners, and international stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and operational requirements across organizations
• Other duties as assigned or required

• Demonstrated experience with airborne surveillance systems, including:
• ADS-B Out / ADS-B In
• Mode S Transponders (EHS / ELS)
• TCAS, TCAS II, and ACAS systems
• Cooperative surveillance and air traffic surveillance architectures
• Strong knowledge of certification standards and regulatory frameworks, including:
• RTCA DO-260, DO-181, DO-185, DO-300, DO-385
• FAA Advisory Circulars (AC 20-165, AC 20-172)
• ICAO Annex 10 and international surveillance requirements
• NAVAIR airworthiness policies and processes
• Experience in:
• Systems engineering and integration
• Airworthiness certification and compliance processes
• Requirements management, verification, and validation
• Risk management, hazard analysis, and SSRAs
• Test and evaluation methodologies
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and provide engineering oversight across multiple programs or platforms

• Experience supporting Naval Aviation or DoD aviation programs
• Familiarity with civil/military surveillance interoperability and IFF systems (Mode A/C, Mode S, military interfaces)
• Experience with advanced or emerging surveillance technologies (e.g., ACAS Xa/Xo, future CNS/ATM systems)
• Prior involvement in certification boards, ANCTR processes, or airspace integration initiatives
• Experience coordinating with FAA, international regulators, and industry stakeholders
• Strong background in oceanic and international airspace operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field required and 3+ years direct Surveillance experience, and 10+ years engineering experience.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant discipline is preferred

Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.