UxS Airworthiness SME

The Tactical Software and Autonomy Solutions (TSAS) team at i3 supports USSOCOM Headquarters in Tampa, FL in developing cutting-edge autonomy software architectures to distribute autonomous control across a diverse assortment of uncrewed air, ground, surface, and subsurface platforms. The team is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Airworthiness with 10+ years of professional experience to assist in testing, approvals, and deployment of cutting-edge UxS system development projects at i3 in support of various DoD customers.

• The candidate will work onsite with a Government Program Management team to organize and facilitate communications across multiple interconnected software development teams executing work toward several DoD customer requirements.
• The candidate will organize meetings, provide subject matter expertise support to customers and development teams, and interface with government customers and contractor teams to ensure overall team success on the project.
• Candidate must have experience developing airworthiness artifacts and shepherding systems through airworthiness certifications
• Candidate will engage with a wide variety of engineers and customers to develop collaborative plans and schedules and assist with the approval process.
• Candidate will write and conduct reviews of comprehensive program release planning documentation for upcoming fielding releases.
• Candidate will document due outs discussed during meetings and provide reminders to the teams to ensure completion of tasks.
• Candidate will help interface between customers, vendor partners, and the software development teams executing tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Required skills:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Have a Bachelor of Science degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred).
• Ten or more years of relevant experience to the position.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required. Candidates must have the ability to maintain the clearance.
• Candidate must be located in, or willing to relocate to Tampa, FL.
• Candidate must be a team player and be creative, adaptive, and excited to learn.
• Must have experience working on or leading projects requiring airworthiness certifications.
• Position Location: Onsite in Tampa, FL
• CONUS Travel required: Up to 25%

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience working in a DoD environment.
• Experience interfacing with customers.
• Experience with NAVAIR is a plus.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Sharepoint.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile processes.
• Strong background in organization and technical project management.
• Experience with MIL-STD-882E Software Safety Practices is a plus

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• 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.

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.  

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

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