Senior Avionics Engineering Support - F-16 WAM

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. We have an immediate opening for a senior-level Avionics Engineering Support primarily responsible for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM directorate, F-16 division at Hill AFB, UT. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters.

The role involves supporting regeneration and conversion of AMARG stored Block 15/25/30 F-16 aircraft to the Aerial Target Program. Provide avionics integration support including requirements definition, systems engineering milestone reviews, and verifying software/hardware designs. Assist with ground and flight test support for F-16 avionics changes.

F-16 Viper AFLCMC/WAM operates from Hill AFB with units at multiple bases, delivering multi-role fighter capabilities. The 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.

Support site visits, TIMs, kit proofs, and TCTO development for F-16 operations. Assess supply system integrity, identify risks, and provide inputs to decision makers on fleet composition. Contribute to regeneration elements including budgeting and resource estimation for the weapon system.

Requirements

Senior-level expertise in avionics engineering for fighter aircraft programs
Knowledge of F-16 avionics systems and integration processes
Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs)
Familiarity with systems engineering milestones, design verification, and test support
Ability to evaluate aircraft regeneration, supply chain risks, and facility requirements
Proficiency in supporting TIMs, kit proofs, and TCTO development for F-16
Secret security clearance

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, and approval of subsystem level designs
Verify 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
Conduct site visits to identify facility upgrades and improvements required for F-16 operations
Support TIMs, provide avionics recommendations, accomplish kit proofs, and hands-on aircraft support
Assess F-16 supply system integrity to ensure spares and repair capabilities for refurbishments
Identify gaps or risks in the supply chain and provide avionics inputs for F-16 fleet decisions