Lead Systems Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 15+ years of complex engineering experience for Surface Navy Weapons Systems.
  • Experience with functional/system requirements analysis and inter-agency cooperation.
  • Proficient in systems engineering processes including testing and life cycle support.
  • Skilled in developing total system solutions within technical and budget constraints.
  • Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, field, and sustain advanced weapons systems.
  • Perform full spectrum systems engineering for combat systems.
  • Conduct modeling, simulation, and test/evaluation for Navy systems.
  • Integrate combat systems across multiple ship classes.
  • Support life cycle management for Air Defense and Anti-Surface Warfare systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options available.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts offered.
  • Retirement savings plans to secure your future.
  • Life and disability insurance programs provided.
  • Paid and unpaid time away programs for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC.

 

The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally superior weapons systems / combat systems and performing the full spectrum of systems engineering, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, life cycle support, combat system integration, and production engineering to provide quality systems engineering and integration for the Department of Defense. Position responsibilities include provision of effective systems engineering and integration for Surface Navy weapons systems in the areas of Air Defense, Missile Defense, and Anti-Surface Warfare including, but not limited to, Standard Missile (SM) variants, Surface Missile Systems, and Vertical Launch System (VLS) across multiple ship classes. 

 

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

 

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.  Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Salary Range: $170k-200k.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related technical field.
  • At least fifteen (15) years of experience in conducting detailed, complex engineering activities associated with engineering systems, capabilities, and activities for Surface Navy Weapons Systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with functional and system level requirements analysis, requirements generation, and technical community review, including inter-agency and Joint Service program cooperation and solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in the development of systems engineering, including the definition, functional allocation, design development, modeling and simulation, testing, integration, and production / life cycle support for military applications.
  • Demonstrated experience with development of total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in an Engineering or related technical field.
  • Demonstrated experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical support for Naval Science & Technology (S&T) and/or Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) programs.

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