BAE Systems to Provide Flight Controls for Next-generation F-16s in UAE
Jul 18 2018
Digital Flight Control Computer is the latest high integrity control BAE Systems will provide for F-16 aircraft
BAE Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide flight controls to upgrade next-generation F-16 aircraft for the United Arab Emirates.
The company will provide the F-16s with its advanced Digital Flight Control Computer, which receives demand inputs from the pilots’ control stick and rudder pedals, and monitors current flight conditions from on-board sensors. It also rapidly computes and transmits commands to all actuators throughout the aircraft, including rudders, stabilizers, and spoilers to maintain controlled flight.
“Our high-integrity controls provide pilots with next-generation advanced technology,” said Corin Beck, director of Military Aircraft Systems at BAE Systems. “We continue to bring innovations to the F-16, such as the computing platform for the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System and now this digital fly-by-wire flight control computer.”
The initial order from Lockheed Martin includes a range of services such as design, qualification, integration, flight test, and certification for the flight control computer. Production orders for approximately 100 units are then expected in 2020 and 2021, for up to a total of 315 units through 2028. Additional orders may be exercised in the future under the terms of the agreement for upgrades and potential new builds of F-16s.
Development and production for this contract will take place at BAE Systems’ site in Endicott, New York.
BAE Systems is a market leader in the design, development, production, and support of highly reliable flight control systems for commercial and military aircraft. It was the first to introduce fly-by-wire in both military applications and civil applications. The company’s commitment to innovation continues today with advancements in high integrity controls for not only the F-16 Block 40, 50, 60, and 70 covered under this contract, but the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance Systems for Block 30 F-16 aircraft. BAE Systems also provides the quad redundant side stick pilot controller for all configurations of the aircraft.
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BAE Systems will provide its Digital Flight Control Computer to Lockheed Martin for F-16s in the United Arab Emirates
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F-16 Advanced Mission Computer AMC Product Development Engineering Manager
Nombre de la empresa
BAE Systems Ubicación de la empresa Fort Worth, TX
BAE Systems has been selected to develop, integrate and install an advanced avionics upgrade for F-16C/D fighter aircraft. This program will provide key upgrades that include Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, Digital Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), advanced mission processors and cockpit displays, new Ethernet data-bus infrastructure, modern navigation sensors & data links, advanced targeting sensors, and integration of advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons.
The AMC Hardware Development Lead will be part of the F-16 program mission systems IPT with responsibility for all activities associated with defining, developing and fielding the Advanced Mission Computer (AMC). This individual will work collaboratively with the BAE F-16 mission system, air vehicle, systems engineering, test and evaluation and supplier stakeholders in the process of carrying out the responsibilities associated with this position.
Job Responsibilities:
• Develop an AMC Specification, Interface Control Document and supplier statement of work
• Participate in supplier selection and supplier activities
• Develop and manage program cost and schedule inputs for the AMC element
• Identify and manage risks associated with the AMC element
• Provide support to the software development and test and evaluation teams
• Manage the acquisition, utilization and repair of developmental hardware assets
• Support post development logistics planning activities
• Participate in F-16 program reviews
• Schedule/ assign work and review the technical adequacy of AMC element work products
• Lead advanced mission computing research and development efforts
dl{margin:0 0 .8em}dt{font-weight:bold}dd{margin:.4em 0 0 2em}Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of ten years engineering experience, including supervision/management experience.
Previous experience as a leader of an Integrated Product Team Experience with Advanced Mission Computer programs
Knowledge of system integrity technics and methods
Experience architecting and implementing system integrity solutions
F-16 fighter/attack aircraft experience preferred
BAE Systems is a premier global defense, aerospace and security company with approximately 90,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services.
The Support Solutions (S2) sector provides a wide range of products and services, including engineering, systems integration, ship repair, and readiness & sustainment for military and commercial customers throughout the product life cycle, anywhere around the world.
Core capabilities include:
• Expertise as a leading provider of non-nuclear ship repair and overhaul services
• Sustainment services to extend the viability of existing land and maritime platforms at home and in theater, while modernizing to meet evolving threats
• Experienced partner providing seamless, onsite management of military and government customer operations
• High-volume producer of protective and load-carrying gear for military personnel
People are the greatest asset in any Company. BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.
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