Exercise Systems Engineer

Systems Planning And Analysis, Inc. • $100K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at date of application
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field
  • 9+ years in systems engineering and operational testing
  • Experience in planning and executing operational tests
  • Proficient in developing test objectives and performance metrics
  • Experience collaborating with DoD and Intelligence Community
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively
  • Willingness to travel extensively to CONUS and OCONUS locations
  • Required to work full-time in Chantilly, VA

Responsibilities

  • Design, plan, coordinate, and execute operational test campaigns
  • Assess, validate, and demonstrate on-orbit system capabilities
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and mission partners
  • Lead development of exercise concepts and execution plans
  • Identify innovative testing strategies to enhance efficiency
  • Support collaboration across DoD, IC, and international partners

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a dynamic and innovative space program
  • Collaborative environment with multi-organizational partners
  • Role in the assessment of critical mission objectives
  • Engagement in international defense operations and exercises
Full Job Description
Overview

SPA has an immediate need for an Exercise Systems Engineer. 

Responsibilities

SPA is looking for an Exercise Systems Engineer with Space Domain experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office. This position is responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, and executing operational test campaigns and exercises to assess, validate, and demonstrate on-orbit system capabilities in support of mission objectives. This role serves as a critical bridge between engineering, operations, and mission partners to ensure space and intelligence systems are rigorously evaluated under realistic operational conditions.

The successful candidate will lead the development of exercise concepts, test objectives, execution plans, and performance assessments while collaborating across the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and international partner organizations. This individual must possess strong systems engineering expertise, operational planning experience, and the ability to identify innovative testing approaches that improve schedule efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate capability validation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at date of application
    • Please discuss specific polygraph requirements with an SPA Talent Acquisition professional
  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, or a related technical discipline
  • 9+ years of experience supporting systems engineering, operational testing, military exercises, mission operations, or space system development programs
  • Demonstrated experience planning and executing operational tests, exercises, demonstrations, or capability assessments
  • Experience developing test objectives, operational scenarios, performance metrics, and validation methodologies
  • Experience collaborating with DoD organizations, Intelligence Community agencies, and multi-organizational mission partners
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex operational challenges
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate activities across geographically dispersed organizations
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively to CONUS and OCONUS locations
  • Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, VA on a full time basis

 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Experience supporting National Security Space, ISR, GEOINT, SATCOM, or other space-based mission programs
  • Familiarity with Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) processes and military exercise planning frameworks
  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools used for mission planning, system performance assessment, and capability validation

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Systems Planning And Analysis, Inc. is dedicated to supporting its employees with comprehensive benefits designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as competitive retirement plans. The company culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, fostering an environment where innovation and collaboration are paramount.

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