Aerospace Engineer
PERIKIN ENTERPRISES LLC
Tullahoma, Tennessee
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
PERIKIN Enterprises is seeking an Aerospace Engineer for a position in Dayton, OH, or Tullahoma, TN, within the Advanced Engineering Division. PERIKIN Enterprises is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, and provides management, engineering, and environmental services and executes construction projects for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, General Services Administration (GSA), and other organizations. PERIKIN's Advanced Engineering Division is operated out of Tullahoma, TN, and Dayton, OH. This position is in support of PERIKIN's contract to provide engineering services, program/project/financial/technical management, and administrative support to the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) High Speed Systems Test (HSST) test technology area. HSST's mission is to develop, validate, and transition technologies, tools, and techniques that will permit effective and timely Test and Evaluation (T&E) of hypersonic systems to support DoD acquisition programs. HSST manages a project called SkyRange which utilizes high and medium altitude Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), namely the MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk, carrying novel sensors to gather flight test data on hypersonic vehicle flight test activities.
The Aerospace Engineer position will primarily support PERIKIN's engineering team in performing unclassified and classified Link Margin Analysis (LMA) of on-board telemetry collection phased-array antennae in dynamic hypersonic flight test scenarios. This position will also support program management with phased-array antenna (and other instrumentation) development, integration, testing, and mission support requirements.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Developing an expert-level understanding of the capabilities of the RQ-4 and MQ-9 aircraft and the telemetry collection sensors employed by SkyRange.
Gathering customer telemetry transmitter requirements from Air Force, Navy, Army, DARPA, and MDA program offices
Performing unclassified and classified link margin analysis to determine the best possible mission support scenario for SkyRange assets
Communicating customer's telemetry requirements to the SkyRange team
Supporting coordination of SkyRange aircraft operations on DoD ranges
supporting the development of detailed flight test plans
Supporting flight tests on-console as part of the flight test team
Conducting post-flight analysis of SkyRange performance, preparing presentations and reports, and recommending improvements
Supporting flight test of SkyRange aircraft, development of improved Concept of Operations (CONOPs), and testing of new sensors
Supporting SkyRange reporting requirement to higher headquarters
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or appropriate related discipline with a heavy concentration on advanced mathematics/applied mathematics.
Desired 1 to 4 years of engineering experience related to telemetry transmission and collection
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Link margin analysis experience
Understanding of Radio Frequency (Rf) propagation theory, including multipath analysis
Vector math experience
Well-versed with MATLAB, Python, and Excel-based analysis with algorithm development experience
Demonstrates unwavering attention to detail, exemplary work ethic, and grace under pressure
Ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, customers, and executing organizations
Mastery of Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
Excellent oral communication, technical writing, and presentation preparation
Potential travel up to 25%
Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State and Federal regulations, etc.).
Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as job duties require.
Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
Effectively communicate in the Business English language.
Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
BENEFITS
PERIKIN offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Health Spending Account
Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) with company match
Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made without a persons race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.
www.perikin.com
PERIKIN Enterprises is seeking an Aerospace Engineer for a position in Dayton, OH, or Tullahoma, TN, within the Advanced Engineering Division. PERIKIN Enterprises is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, and provides management, engineering, and environmental services and executes construction projects for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, General Services Administration (GSA), and other organizations. PERIKIN's Advanced Engineering Division is operated out of Tullahoma, TN, and Dayton, OH. This position is in support of PERIKIN's contract to provide engineering services, program/project/financial/technical management, and administrative support to the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) High Speed Systems Test (HSST) test technology area. HSST's mission is to develop, validate, and transition technologies, tools, and techniques that will permit effective and timely Test and Evaluation (T&E) of hypersonic systems to support DoD acquisition programs. HSST manages a project called SkyRange which utilizes high and medium altitude Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), namely the MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk, carrying novel sensors to gather flight test data on hypersonic vehicle flight test activities.
The Aerospace Engineer position will primarily support PERIKIN's engineering team in performing unclassified and classified Link Margin Analysis (LMA) of on-board telemetry collection phased-array antennae in dynamic hypersonic flight test scenarios. This position will also support program management with phased-array antenna (and other instrumentation) development, integration, testing, and mission support requirements.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Developing an expert-level understanding of the capabilities of the RQ-4 and MQ-9 aircraft and the telemetry collection sensors employed by SkyRange.
Gathering customer telemetry transmitter requirements from Air Force, Navy, Army, DARPA, and MDA program offices
Performing unclassified and classified link margin analysis to determine the best possible mission support scenario for SkyRange assets
Communicating customer's telemetry requirements to the SkyRange team
Supporting coordination of SkyRange aircraft operations on DoD ranges
supporting the development of detailed flight test plans
Supporting flight tests on-console as part of the flight test team
Conducting post-flight analysis of SkyRange performance, preparing presentations and reports, and recommending improvements
Supporting flight test of SkyRange aircraft, development of improved Concept of Operations (CONOPs), and testing of new sensors
Supporting SkyRange reporting requirement to higher headquarters
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or appropriate related discipline with a heavy concentration on advanced mathematics/applied mathematics.
Desired 1 to 4 years of engineering experience related to telemetry transmission and collection
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Link margin analysis experience
Understanding of Radio Frequency (Rf) propagation theory, including multipath analysis
Vector math experience
Well-versed with MATLAB, Python, and Excel-based analysis with algorithm development experience
Demonstrates unwavering attention to detail, exemplary work ethic, and grace under pressure
Ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, customers, and executing organizations
Mastery of Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
Excellent oral communication, technical writing, and presentation preparation
Potential travel up to 25%
Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State and Federal regulations, etc.).
Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as job duties require.
Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
Effectively communicate in the Business English language.
Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
BENEFITS
PERIKIN offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Health Spending Account
Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) with company match
Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made without a persons race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.
www.perikin.com
