Communications/Navigation Engineer, Senior

Diaconia is looking for a talented Communications/Navigation Engineer, Senior to join our Amazing team!
If you're looking to join a company that truly appreciates you and your talents, look no further! At Diaconia, we are committed to serving and caring for our colleagues, our clients and our community. Our team is made up of talented individuals who appreciate having the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience to further the growth and development of our industry. Our ideal candidates embrace diverse thinking, enjoy partnering with others and are seeking to make a difference!
Position Requirements

• Assist with technical requirements compliance pertaining to avionics development, test, sustainment, and operations including navigation, voice communication systems, Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) data link systems, military and civilian communication networks, network protocols, IPSec, SOAP/XML packaging of network commands and air data systems to include performance, integrity, and airworthiness.
• Evaluate technical documents, determine sufficiency for demonstrating compliance with specification and airworthiness, summarize findings, recommend changes, and communicate all results to the program office.
• 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.
• Understand and execute Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, associated AFIs and Airworthiness Bulletins through standardized processes and issuance of flight authorizations.
• Assist in translating user requirements into weapons system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate weapons systems, subsystems, and equipment for eventual fielding and deployment.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline. ( ).
• Minimum of 15 years' functional area experience
• Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems.
• Must understand how to apply MIL-HDBK-16C Airworthiness Certification Criteria, to aircraft systems and subsystems

• Experience working on each stage of the system development life cycle from initiation through deployment/sustainment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with process modeling and developing workflow diagrams.
• Proven ability to elicit and interpret requirements and translate to technical specifications/system design following best practices and design patterns.
• Champion in communicate with management, technical staff, and end users in a clear and professional manner.
• Experience with engineering practices, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop and present technical presentations.
• Capability to represent complex data in diagrams or through other techniques that communicate precise information to both business and technical staff.
• Proven ability to understand the strategic and tactical approach to projects and handle multiple projects concurrently.

• Independently demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Skype/Lync), Adobe Acrobat, and applications for access to the world wide web including Microsoft Internet Explorer.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level. U.S. Citizenship.

• MUST be willing to consent to personal, employment, clearance, and education verification. No Exceptions!

"Preference may be given if you live in a Hubzone Area (go to to check your status) which is a United States Small Business Administration (SBA) program for small companies that operate and employ people in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (Hubzone)."
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Diaconia 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.
MUST be willing to consent to a background check including a criminal record check, employment, and education verification. No Exceptions!