PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Apply knowledge of the Systems Security Engineering discipline to include Anti-Tamper, Trusted Systems & Networks, Cybersecurity, Hardware/Software/Firmware Assurance, Supply Chain Risk Management, Acquisition Security, Cyber Resiliency, and Information Protection.
- Apply knowledge of the SSE sub-discipline to include Critical Program Information (CPI) Identification, Critical Component Identification, Threat and Vulnerability Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Risk Identification and Management.
- Support the Systems Engineer with program engineering milestone reviews, test planning, and certification and accreditation packages.
Review/develop/update applicable systems security engineering program documentation:
- Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve the performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems.
- Apply MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria to aircraft systems and subsystems.
- Support the System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP) by assisting in maintaining and updating the Critical Safety Item (CSI) list and monitor airworthiness certification for mission partner aircraft. Execute Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, associated AFIs and Airworthiness Bulletins through standardized processes and issuance of flight authorizations.
- Support and assist in conducting the system safety engineering program, including mishap risk assessments, evaluating contractor safety proposals and safety analyses, evaluating safety concerns of user and support commands, and assisting with resolution of high priority safety issues.
- Assist in performing material solution analyses leading up to design reviews and assist in producing or supporting the development of draft documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance.
- Assist in translating user requirements into system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate systems, subsystems, and equipment for deployment.
- Provide support to produce or review products that include the following: technical evaluations/plans, engineering studies, reports, and analyses, and acquisition strategies/plans.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of IMP, IMS, and Systems Engineering Detail Schedule (SEDS) engineering cost estimates.
- Assist the USG in the performance of disciplined engineering activities to assure OSS&E for all products. Follow the Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and OSS&E related AFIs and all lower-level supplements and related documents including applicable OIs.
- Assist with establishing, implementing, and adhering to LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E compliance is achieved and maintained.
- Aid the Air Force in reviewing and updating the OSS&E baseline document and support the Air Force in the identification of OSS&E elements, progress reporting of OSS&E metrics, and interaction with other organizations to ensure continued OSS&E compliance.
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Required Skills
Required Experience
- BS in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline such as electrical, mechanical, avionics, computer science, etc.
- Minimum of 15 years related experience, with 5 years’ DoD experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance; US Citizenship required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Have an understanding of the airworthiness and OSS&E processes
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.