Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer

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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>i3 is seeking a Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer to provide expert-level support in military aircraft avionics integration, navigation systems, mission planning software, and navigation database qualification. This role supports key Army aviation programs and other government agencies, offering both technical expertise and corporate guidance on aviation contracts, program strategy, and business development. </p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p>As a Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:  </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Lead and support integration of military aircraft avionics and navigation systems. </li>\n <li>Provide subject matter expertise in M-code GPS, INS/EGI, Doppler sensors, TACAN, and VOR/ILS systems. </li>\n <li>Support development and implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) capabilities, including GATM, CNS/ATM, RNP RNAV, RNP-.3/1/5, and P-RNAV/B-RNAV. </li>\n <li>Contribute to mission or flight management system architecture, requirements, and development activities. </li>\n <li>Support Army mission planning software applications, updates, and integration efforts. </li>\n <li>Develop and/or review Navigation Database Qualification (NDQ) and Data Quality Requirements (DQR). </li>\n <li>Conduct system-level analysis, testing, and validation of navigation and mission systems. </li>\n <li>Coordinate with engineering teams, program leadership, and customers to address technical issues and ensure compliance with program requirements. </li>\n <li>Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders. </li>\n <li>Provide corporate guidance and subject matter expertise on aircraft maintenance, programmatic strategy, and new contracts within aviation domains (Logistics, Programmatic, Technical). </li>\n <li>Develop and support business opportunities with Other Government Agencies (OGA), including US Air Force “Big Safari”, CBP, FBI, DOS, and other aviation programs. </li>\n <li>Contribute to request for proposal (RFP) responses, capturing strategies, and corporate-level planning for aviation contracts. </li>\n <li>Support and conduct Program Management Reviews and provide insights on programmatic, technical, and operational matters. </li>\n <li>Develop and update operational manuals and guidance documents, such as Flight and Ground Operations manuals. </li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field;  12 + years of experience in mission systems, navigation systems, or avionics engineering. 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The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.</li>\n <li>The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li>\n <li>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.</li>\n <li>Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. 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