AVNIK Defense Solutions, Inc.

Mid C# Full Stack Web Developer - US Citizenship Required

Location Huntsville, AL - On-Site with US Government Customer

Schedule Full-time

Position Description: This is a full stack web development position. Need is for a strong software developer with 4 years of experience in developing and maintaining web applications and the supporting database infrastructure. At AVNIK, we're different! We work hard and have a blast doing it. We hire experts, have superb benefits, and quality of life is non-negotiable. As a member of our software team, you'll be charged with developing software systems using the Microsoft VB.NET and C# languages and JavaScript Framework. You'll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships to support the Software, Simulation, and Systems Engineering and Integration (S3I) at Redstone Arsenal. You will perform as part of a government/industry software team to design and develop software applications, conduct analysis, interpret and analyze requirements obtained/derived from customer. Come strive in a fast-paced environment while learning and growing in the field of software development for next Army Aviation maintenance operations.

Full Stack Developer Responsibilities

Developing front end website architecture.
Designing user interactions on web pages.
Developing back end website applications.
Working with databases.
Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
Working alongside graphic designers for web design features.
Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
Designing and developing APIs.
Meeting both technical and end-user needs.
Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.

Senior UAS Logistics Engineer / Analyst

Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL

Position: Full Time

Position Description: AVNIK Defense Solutions, Inc is seeking a Senior Logistics Engineer with 10+ years of experience supporting US Army Project Offices. The successful candidate will provide logistics engineering support to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Logistics Management Division (LMD) Chief / Product Support Manager (PSM) for a portfolio of unmanned aircraft, ground systems, and special tools and equipment that span the acquisition lifecycle framework.

Support will focus on influencing system acquisition and sustainment to reduce logistics footprint, increase readiness, decrease maintenance burden, resolve supportability issues, minimize total ownership costs and improve supply chain performance.

Selectee will:

Participate in meetings and reviews for new weapon systems or major upgrades to the fielded UAS fleet and/or review statements of work (SOW), contracts requirements packages (CRP), Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Modification Work Orders (MWO), and other changes/upgrades for supportability impacts and communicate results to logistics and technical personnel as appropriate. This review will also include an assessment of whether the technical data to be obtained is appropriate for the product support approach (field v. depot maintenance, organic v. contractor field service support, competing spares v. sole source, etc.).
Coordinate with Technical Management Division (TMD) and Product Office (PdO) engineers and technical staff in order to identify and prioritize correction of RAM, obsolescence, and other design issues contribution to readiness, supply, and maintenance drivers tracked by LMD.
Provide timely review of new or updated acquisition documentation, including but not limited to Life Cycle Support Plans (LCSP) and Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), to support acquisition milestone reviews.
Be required to maintain cognizance of deadlines and take appropriate action to complete tasks in time to accommodate review schedules.
Leverage technical and logistics experience in performing reviewing contractor proposals with a focus on identifying potential product support impacts.
Recognize issues, propose or jointly develop corrective action, and keep the PSM informed. Provide briefings, presentations, and written reports to leadership, management and peers.

Sr. Safety Engineer/Analyst for Airworthiness

AVNIK Senior Software Safety Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL, Redstone Arsenal

Schedule: Full Time

Job Description: AVNIK is seeking Senior Engineers/Scientists for Airworthiness Safety with 10+ years’ Software System Safety experience to support the current and evolving Software System Safety program for the Systems Simulation Software Integration (S3I) Directorate within the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC).

At AVNIK, we're different! We work hard and have a blast doing it. We hire experts. We have superb benefits and quality of life is non-negotiable.

As a member of our Software System Safety team, you'll interface with the customer and be charged with conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment. The successful candidate must be well versed in SAE ARP 4761, with demonstrated working knowledge of System/Software Safety requirements, MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD 498, DO-178C, DO-254, JSSSEH, AMCOM REG 385-17, and SAE ARP 4754 Guidelines and Methods for Conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment. You’ll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships with internal AED personnel as well as external organizations and PM stakeholders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the Software System Safety Engineer:

Self-starter that can work with limited supervision and guidance
Support functional engineering teams
Identify and eliminate safety hazards associated with all development activities throughout the entire program/product lifecycle in support of the customer
Perform review and analysis of engineering design concepts; investigate and analyze relevant engineering data potentially affecting safe operation of the product and its processes
Analyze planning documents and develop S/W safety engineering approaches to meet customer and other applicable requirements
Experience performing complex Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Hazard Assessments (HAs) is highly desirable
Efforts include: engineering analysis of systems to identify and eliminate safety software hazards, integrated hazards analysis, inputs to the software safety testing requirements as well as software verifications, systematic application of safety policies to the design of human-rated hardware, and assistance in the overall implementation of safety practices for systems/subsystems
Experience performing analyses in accordance with SAE ARP 4761 and familiarity with Mil-STD-882E is required. These include the Preliminary System Safety Analysis (PSSA), Common Cause Analysis (CCA), Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), System Safety Analysis (SSA), Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Strong verbal and written skills to support interaction with customers:

Lead meetings and document meetings minutes
Capture and track action items to closure, and writing reports, etc.
Develop courses of action, briefings, and present customer briefings

Ability to perform as part of multi-disciplinary Aviation team/IPT/Working Groups
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite programs to provide charts, graphs, data analysis and technical/engineering inputs.
Strong interpersonal skills and reporting practices
Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to clearly express ideas/concepts in discussions and written documents and to deliver regular updates and feedback clearly and tactfully.
Ability to travel at least 10% for meetings and flight tests.
US Citizenship and US SECRET Clearance

Senior Provisioning Analyst - US Citizenship Required

Location: Huntsville, AL, Redstone Arsenal

Schedule: Full Time

Job Description: AVNIK is seeking Senior Provisioning Analyst with 8+ year experience to support the current and evolving Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) at Redstone Arsenal.

At AVNIK, we're different! We work hard and have a blast doing it. We hire experts. We have superb benefits and quality of life is non-negotiable. As a member of our Provisioning team, you'll interface with the customer and be charged with performing analysis for the US Army. You’ll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships with internal AMCOM personnel as well as external organizations and PM stakeholders.

Education Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of an accredited Bachelors of Science (BS) or similar degree field and a minimum of 8 Years' experience. Advanced degree a plus. High School and 6+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of education for Analyst position. NOTE: 3 years’ experience = BS.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Self-starter that can work with limited supervision and guidance
Experience with Blackhawk A/L/M/V aircraft systems.
Knowledgeable of equipment requirements, policies, and procedures as they pertain to assigned system or subsystem requirements.
Knowledgeable of, database maintenance and the interfaces with LMP, WebFLIS, FedLog, PowerlogJ2, EDIS, WebDesk, LSA-030 and LSA-036 Reports and other functions for assigned equipment.
Interfaces with PowerLOG-J and defense integrated data systems activities to create and process National Stock Number (NSN) requests and related maintenance activities associated with item identification and compatibility.
Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and publications change requests for impact to maintenance concepts/philosophies.
DA Form 2028s and other related correspondence
Strong verbal and written skills to support interaction with customers:
- Lead meetings and document meetings minutes
- Capture and track action items to closure, and writing reports, etc.
- Develop courses of action, briefings, and present customer briefings
Ability to perform as part of multi-disciplinary Aviation team/IPT/Working Groups
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, advanced knowledge and use of Excel and Desk Top Computer to provide charts, graphs, data analysis and technical/engineering inputs.
Strong interpersonal skills and reporting practices
Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to clearly express ideas/concepts in discussions and written documents and to deliver regular updates and feedback clearly and tactfully.
US Citizenship and US SECRET Clearance

Recent Master's Degree Electrical / Signal Processing Engineer for Radar Systems

AVNIK Masters or PhD Entry-Level Radar Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL, Redstone Arsenal

Schedule: Full Time

Job Description: AVNIK is seeking a recent electrical engineering graduate (with a master's or PhD) specializing in radar signal analysis associated with wave guide design and development. The successful candidate will provide radar signal analysis and engineering support for wave guide design and development to the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC), Engineering Directorate (ED).

AVNIK’s ideal candidate will have experience performing wave guide analysis, design and tuning to optimize signal to noise output.

Must be comfortable with a hands on approach building a frequency modulated continuous wave radar generator, a representative wave guide using cables of various gauges, lengths and conditions, and analyze the wave guide using signal processing techniques, high order analytical tools, high performance computer with a Linux operating system and MATLAB tools (or similar) to perform analysis determining wave guide anomalies, characterize wave guide anomalies, and location of anomalies.

This project is suitable for PhD candidates researching the use of wave guide signal analysis for characterizing cable wire condition.

Mid. Electrical Engineer / Computer Engineer – US Citizen

Electrical Engineer / Computer Engineer

Location Huntsville, AL

Schedule Full-time

Summary:

AVNIK is seeking a mid -level systems engineer, with a background in electrical or computer engineering (BS and 5+ years’ experience) in algorithms, networking, artificial intelligence, and statistics. Successful candidate will act as project engineer on AVNIK R&D efforts for Department of Defense (DoD) technical programs and assume lead roles in proposal writing for potential future projects.

At AVNIK, we're different! We work hard and have a blast doing it. We hire experts. We have superb benefits and quality of life is non-negotiable. As a member of our technical team, you'll interface with the customer and be charged with managing technical programs for the DoD. You’ll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships with internal personnel as well as external organizations and stakeholders.

The position will include collaboration within a team environment while emphasizing individual contributions to produce products that are valuable to the customer. Candidates must have good people skills and the desire to work with a highly technical team of functional experts, adept at developing requirements from customer feedback, and be able to communicate requirements. As a part of Team AVNIK, the candidate will work closely with senior engineers for guidance. Candidates must clearly express ideas/concepts verbally and in writing, perform as part of multi-disciplinary teams/IPTs/working groups, and operate fluidly in a multi-tasking environment.

Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college/university and 5 years’ work experience is required. Advanced Degree a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Research, analyze, and design algorithms for DoD support systems
Networking for interfaces, artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and applying statistics to scientific or industrial problems.
Excellent creative problem solving skills and experience programming with MATLAB
Apply signal processing, machine learning, and optimization techniques to various real world problems
Support engineering teams to develop technology solutions
Strong verbal and written skills to support interaction with customers, writing proposals, research scientific papers, and present work for customer briefings and technical conferences when appropriate.
US. Citizenship is required for this position

Logistics Engineer For Army Aviation Development, Integration, and Sustainment

Location Huntsville, AL

Schedule Full-time

Position Description: At AVNIK we're different. We work hard and have a blast doing it. We hire experts. We have superb benefits.

At AVNIK, quality of life is non-negotiable. As a member of our Logistics Engineering team, you’ll be charged with bridging the gap between Army Aviation systems design and sustainment in accordance with the 12 Product Support Elements (PSE) for lifecycle sustainment planning. You’ll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships with internal Product Managers and US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) personnel as well as external organizations and PM stakeholders. You will perform Baseline Comparison Analysis, Business Case Analysis (BCA), perform development/sustainment assessments, and identify technology opportunities, using your engineering expertise for Army Aviation problems. Come strive in a fast-pace environment while learning and growing in the field of Logistics Engineering and lifecycle development and sustainment activities.

Jr / Mid Engineer – US Citizenship Required

Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal)

Schedule: Full Time

Summary: At AVNIK, we're different! Quality of life is non-negotiable. We work smart and have a blast doing it. We hire experts, and have superb benefits. As a member of our engineering team, you'll be challenged with conducting sustainment analysis for Government weapon systems. You'll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships with internal and external organizations and stakeholders. Come strive in a fast-paced environment while learning and growing in the field of engineering.

Job Description: The candidate for this position will provide systems engineering support to the AMRDEC. The candidate will be working as part of a engineering team that is providing systems engineering support in logistics, sustainment, and procurement analysis. Ability to identify, research, and analyze data sources/databases to cite critical data and information for engineering analysis. It is essential for the candidate to establish and maintain close relationships with internal AMRDEC personnel. Candidates must clearly express ideas and concepts, perform as part of a multi-disciplinary team/IPTs/Working Groups, and operate fluidly in a multi-tasking environment.

Senior SOAD CBM Engineer / Analyst

Location: Huntsville, AL, Redstone Arsenal

Schedule: Full Time

Job Description: AVNIK is seeking Senior Engineers/Scientists and/or Analysts for Special Operations Aircraft with 10+ years’ experience to support the current and evolving Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) program for the Special Operations Aviation Division (SOAD) within the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC), Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED).

At AVNIK, we're different! We work hard and have a blast doing it. We hire experts. We have superb benefits and quality of life is non-negotiable. As a member of our CBM team, you'll interface with the customer and be charged with performing fatigue life management (FLM) for the US Army. You’ll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships with internal AED personnel as well as external organizations and PM stakeholders.

The position will include collaboration within a team environment while emphasizing individual contributions to produce products that are valuable to the customer to extend parts lives, reduce maintenance burden, increase operational availability, enhance safety, and reduce operational and support (O&S) costs. Candidates must have good people skills and the desire to work with a highly technical team of functional experts. Adept at developing requirements from customer feedback and communicate requirements.

Education Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of an accredited Bachelors of Science (BS) in Engineering or Computer Science, or similar degree field and a minimum of 11 Years’ experience. Advanced degree a plus. Analyst applicants must have a minimum of a BS and 10 years experience. High School and 14+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of education for Analyst position. NOTE: 4 years’ experience = BS.

Jr General Systems Engineer – US Citizenship Required

Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal)

Schedule: Full Time

Sr. Army Aviation Maintenance SME - US Citizenship Required

Location: Huntsville, AL, Redstone Arsenal

Schedule: Full Time

Summary: AVNIK is seeking a forward thinking retired Sr. Army Aviation Maintenance Officer or Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) with 20+ years of US Army Aviation experience and 15+ years of Aviation Maintenance experience that desires to help shape the future of Army Aviation.

At AVNIK, we're different! We work hard and have a blast doing it. We hire experts. We have superb benefits. At AVNIK, quality of life is non-negotiable. As a member of our logistics engineering team, you'll be charged with performing maintenance and sustainment analysis for PEOAVN Government customers, such as PM FVL for future light attack reconnaissance aircraft and also future long range utility/attack aircraft. You'll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships with internal and external organizations and stakeholders.

You will perform as part of an engineering/analyst team to develop requirements for new technologies, conduct analysis, interpret, and analyze requirements obtained/derived from customer requirements. Come strive in a fast-paced environment while learning and growing in the field of logistics engineering.

Successful candidates should possess expertise with one or more of the following: Reconnaissance (OH-58), Attack (AH-64), Man-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), Utility (UH-60), and Cargo (CH-47) aircraft/systems to perform strategic sustainment support and analysis.

Demonstrated abilities to establish and maintain close relationships with internal PEOAVN PM FVL personnel as well as external organizations and stakeholders, are essential. Ability to identify, research, and analyze data sources/databases to cite critical data and information for logistics engineering analysis for Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs) in accordance with the Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements for lifecycle sustainment planning.

Candidates must clearly express ideas/concepts verbally and in writing. Must have a well refined ability to develop documentation, conduct Business Case Analyses; and perform System Development and Sustainment Assessments of current and proposed design alternatives for supportability throughout the lifecycle of the weapon system. Ability to identify technology opportunities for integration into lifecycle sustainment development activities. Identify cost opportunities to “drive down” logistics costs in terms of future sustainment activities. Conduct sustainment analysis of the impact of upgrades/technology insertions to the overall logistics support for the assigned platform.

Jr. Army Aviation Systems Analyst - US Citizenship Required

Location: Huntsville, AL, Redstone Arsenal

Schedule: Full Time

Summary: AVNIK is seeking a systems analyst with a BA/BS + 3 years of experience in Army Aviation and the acquisition process for new systems.

At AVNIK, we're different! We work hard and have a blast doing it. We hire experts. We have superb benefits. At AVNIK, quality of life is non-negotiable. As a member of our logistics engineering team, you'll be charged with performing systems sustainment analysis for PEOAVN Government customers, such as PM FVL for future light attack reconnaissance aircraft and also future long range utility/attack aircraft. You'll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships with internal and external organizations and stakeholders.

You will perform as part of an engineering/analyst team to collect and shape data into actionable information, develop action items and courses of action for decision makers. Assist in the analysis of requirements for new technologies, conduct analysis, and interpret requirements obtained/derived from customer requirements. Come strive in a fast-paced environment while learning and growing in the field of logistics engineering.

Successful candidates should possess knowledge of the Army acquisition process as applied to future aviation platforms. Knowledge of Army aviation sustainment is desired with one or more of the following systems: Apache, Blackhawk, Chinook, and/or Kiowa.

Candidates must clearly express ideas/concepts verbally and in writing. Must have a well refined ability to develop logistics engineering/acquisition documentation, and assist System Development and Sustainment Assessments of current and proposed design alternatives for supportability throughout the lifecycle of the weapon system.

You will perform as part of multi-disciplinary teams/IPTs/Working Groups, and operate fluidly in a multi-tasking environment supporting PM FVL to include Logistics, Acquisition, Requirements, and Science & Technology (S&T).

3D Generalist – US Citizenship Required

Location Huntsville, AL

Schedule Full-time

Position Description: At AVNIK, we're different! We work hard and have a blast doing it. We hire experts. We have superb benefits.

At AVNIK, quality of life is non-negotiable. As a member of our immersive technologies team, you'll be charged with performing 3D modeling and animation for Government and Commercial customers. You'll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships with internal and external organizations and stakeholders. You will perform as part of a mixed reality team to design and develop software applications, conduct analysis, interpret, and analyze requirements obtained/derived from customer. Come strive in a fast-paced environment while learning and growing in the field of mixed reality - where real and virtual digital worlds produce new environments for learning, design, and maintenance execution.

AVNIK is seeking a Mid-level highly self-motivated, creative, and organized 3D artist with a focus on creating low-poly, hard-surface models for immersive technologies. Qualified candidates must be able to texture and animate realistic (but low poly) 3D models using photographs, schematics, sketches and input from subject matter experts. The candidate will work closely with a team to develop Mixed Reality/Augmented Reality applications. You will be involved in various aspects of creating training applications from concept to finished product including developing concepts, storyboarding, 3D modeling, UV mapping, texturing, and animating. Audio, design, and video editing tasks may also be given. Development of 2D artwork may be required.

Candidates must be able to clearly express ideas/concepts verbally and in writing, perform as part of multi-disciplinary teams and operate fluidly in a multi-tasking environment. Ability to work under strict time frames to meet both internal and external deadlines and customer expectations. Must be able to work independently, balance multiple tasks and adapt quickly to new processes.

Please provide an online portfolio.

Part-Time Mid to Sr. Unity 3D Programmer - US Citizenship Required

Part-Time Mid to Sr Unity 3D Programmer - US Citizenship Required

Location Huntsville, AL

Schedule Part-time with Potential for Full Time

Summary:

AVNIK is a Woman Owned Small Business, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, gender, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

AVNIK is seeking a Mid/Senior level highly motivated, creative, and organized Computer Science (CS) programmer with a focus on immersive technologies and related gaming experience in software development for systems optimization, data reuse, and sustainment.

The successful candidate will turn customer requirements into code in a fast moving environment. You will be involved in various aspects of game creations from concept to finished product including coding, programming, human-machine interface (with several different peripherals), audio and design. Ability to work within a team is crucial.

Candidates must clearly express ideas/concepts verbally and in writing, perform as part of multi-disciplinary teams/IPTs/Working Groups, and operate fluidly in a multi-tasking environment. Ability to work under strict time frames to meet both internal and external deadlines and customer expectations. Must be able to manage own work and be able to balance multiple tasks and adapt quickly to new processes.

Position requires that candidate successfully complete Background Investigation requirements and obtain a final security clearance in order to access classified information. Inability to obtain a security clearance will result in candidate being ineligible for this position.

Tactical Air Traffic Services Systems Capabilities Development and Analytics Subject Matter Expert

Location: Ft. Rucker, AL

Schedule: Full-time / Part-time

Summary:

AVNIK is seeking a senior-level subject matter expert to provide subject matter expertise, analytical services, and support to TCM-AB for development of Aviation ATS Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation, and system integration, in order to document current, midterm and future capabilities requirements.

The successful candidate will understand Army Aviation capability needs and gaps for Tactical Air Traffic Services Systems and assess their impact on future operations as described in the Army Capstone Concept, Army Operational Concept, Functional Concepts and related/directed CBA/CNAs is a specialized skill set developed only through experience.

Programmatic, Technical, and Logistics Management Services

Mid C# Full Stack Web Developer - US Citizenship Required

Senior UAS Logistics Engineer / Analyst

Sr. Safety Engineer/Analyst for Airworthiness

Senior Provisioning Analyst - US Citizenship Required

Recent Master's Degree Electrical / Signal Processing Engineer for Radar Systems

Mid. Electrical Engineer / Computer Engineer – US Citizen

Logistics Engineer For Army Aviation Development, Integration, and Sustainment

Jr / Mid Engineer – US Citizenship Required

Senior SOAD CBM Engineer / Analyst

Jr General Systems Engineer – US Citizenship Required

Sr. Army Aviation Maintenance SME - US Citizenship Required

Jr. Army Aviation Systems Analyst - US Citizenship Required

3D Generalist – US Citizenship Required

Location Huntsville, AL

Part-Time Mid to Sr. Unity 3D Programmer - US Citizenship Required

Tactical Air Traffic Services Systems Capabilities Development and Analytics Subject Matter Expert

AVNIK Defense Solutions, Inc.

7262 Governors West
Suite 102
Huntsville, AL 35806

+1 (256) 513-5292

info@avnikdefense.com

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Mid C# Full Stack Web Developer - US Citizenship Required

Senior UAS Logistics Engineer / Analyst

Sr. Safety Engineer/Analyst for Airworthiness

Senior Provisioning Analyst - US Citizenship Required

Recent Master's Degree Electrical / Signal Processing Engineer for Radar Systems

Mid. Electrical Engineer / Computer Engineer – US Citizen

Logistics Engineer For Army Aviation Development, Integration, and Sustainment

Jr / Mid Engineer – US Citizenship Required

Senior SOAD CBM Engineer / Analyst

Jr General Systems Engineer – US Citizenship Required

Sr. Army Aviation Maintenance SME - US Citizenship Required

Jr. Army Aviation Systems Analyst - US Citizenship Required

3D Generalist – US Citizenship Required

Location Huntsville, AL

Part-Time Mid to Sr. Unity 3D Programmer - US Citizenship Required

Tactical Air Traffic Services Systems Capabilities Development and Analytics Subject Matter Expert