Engineer III

R3 Strategic Support Grp

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering required.
  • 7 years of professional engineering experience.
  • Secret security clearance required.
  • No specialized certifications needed.
  • No specific preferred qualifications mentioned.

Responsibilities

  • Lead diverse engineering teams in system design and development.
  • Serve as Technical Director on major acquisition programs.
  • Direct modeling and simulation efforts using Model-Based Systems Engineering.
  • Create technical documentation for capabilities and testing.
  • Conduct independent technical assessments for project milestones.
  • Mentor junior engineers in systems engineering processes.
  • Provide technical support for international programs and cases.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with potential for career advancement.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced engineering projects.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Direct impact on critical defense technologies.
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Engineer III
Position Number: ENG III 001
Location: Washington D.C.
Worksite: Washington Naval Yard

Status: Full-Time
Clearance: Secret
Date Added: December 1, 2025

Job Summary:

Functions as senior technical authority or lead engineer for one or more PMS 408 programs, providing technical direction, innovation, risk reduction, and mentorship across the acquisition lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in design, development, integration, and test of complex systems (radio-frequency electronics, unmanned platforms, explosive ordnance disposal tools, biomedical devices)
  • Serve as Technical Director or Chief Engineer on Acquisition Category (ACAT) or Abbreviated Acquisition Programs
  • Direct modeling, simulation, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and rapid prototyping efforts
  • Author technical content for capability documents, acquisition strategies, and test plans
  • Conduct independent technical assessments and gate reviews for milestone decisions
  • Mentor junior engineers and enforce rigorous systems engineering processes
  • Provide technical expertise for FMS cases and international cooperative programs


Required Qualifications

  • Education: Master's level degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • Experience: 7 years' professional experience in engineering.
  • Specialized Experience: None specified.
  • Certifications: None specified.
  • Security Clearance: Secret clearance required.
  • Location: Washington DC.
  • Key Personnel: No.


Preferred Qualifications

  • None specified.


EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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