Senior Avionics Engineering Support - F-16

1w1 week ago

Credence Management Solutions, LLC

US · Full-time · $130,000 – $170,000

About this role

Credence Management Solutions supports clients’ mission-critical needs with cutting-edge solutions including AI/ML and advanced intelligence for defense organizations. They have an immediate opening for a senior Avionics Engineering Support role primarily supporting AFLCMC/WAM F-16 division at Hill AFB. The position focuses on the F-16 Viper, a multi-role fighter jet for USAF and coalition partners.

Daily responsibilities include supporting regeneration of AMARG stored Block 15/25/30 F-16 aircraft to the Aerial Target Program and requirements definition. Provide oversight for systems engineering milestones, approve subsystem designs, and verify software/hardware for avionics integration. Identify Engineering Change Proposals, TCTOs, and avionics changes for program feasibility.

The F-16 program features the largest Foreign Military Sales in U.S. history with over 4,500 jets for 24 countries and production through 2030. It includes the Multi-National Fighter Program under a unique MOU framework with partner nations. Units are at Hill AFB, Wright-Patterson, Tyndall, Eglin, and Davis-Monthan AFBs.

Join a privately held company recognized as a top place to work and on the Inc. 5000 list for 12 years. Servant leadership emphasizes client, team, and partner success to increase mission outcomes for warfighters. Contribute to securing the nation through F-16 sustainment and regeneration efforts.

Requirements

Expertise in F-16 avionics systems and integration
Knowledge of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs)
Experience with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) processes
Familiarity with F-16 regeneration and Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) operations
Ability to support systems engineering milestones, design verification, and flight test
Understanding of F-16 supply chain, spares, and risk assessment
Secret security clearance
Senior-level avionics engineering experience in fighter aircraft programs

Responsibilities

Support regeneration and conversion of AMARG stored Block 15/25/30 F-16 aircraft to the Aerial Target Program
Support requirements definition, systems engineering milestone review oversight, approval of subsystem level designs, verifying completed software and hardware designs, aircraft designs, development, ground and flight test support, and avionics integration
Identify Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), or avionics changes on potential aircraft and determine feasibility while ensuring TCTO compliance
Conduct site visits to identify facility upgrades or improvements required for F-16 operations
Support TIMs, provide discussion inputs and avionics recommendations, accomplish kit proofs for TCTO development, and perform aircraft hands-on support
Assess integrity and capability of the F-16 supply system to ensure ample spares and repair capabilities for refurbishments
Identify potential or actual gaps or risks in the F-16 supply chain
Provide avionics inputs to decision makers on F-16 fleet composition and parts pooling