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Systems Planning & Analysis · 11 hours ago

SLCM-N Systems Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. The role of Mid-Level Systems Engineer for the SLCM-N program involves developing and executing a comprehensive risk-reduction test missile program, focusing on engineering design, flight test planning, and systems integration efforts.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the development of a missile test program by defining test objectives, methodologies, and detailed flight test plans

Develop and manage test requirements, verification, and validation strategies to ensure that test campaigns effectively burn down program risk and inform critical design decisions

Prepare and present technical briefings, test readiness reviews, and engineering recommendations to program leadership and government stakeholders

Serve as a liaison between the government program office and numerous prime defense contractors and external stakeholders

Assist in the establishment and logistical management of several working groups which may include any of the following: program safety, logistics, flight tests, requirements, and mission planning

Qualification

Aerospace systems engineeringMissile systems engineeringSafety systems engineeringMaster's degreeBriefing experienceAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsInitiative

Required

Active DoD SECRET security clearance with the ability to gain and maintain a DoD TOP SECRET clearance

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or a related technical field

5-8 years of professional experience in one or more of the following: aerospace/defense systems engineering, missile systems or launch vehicles, safety systems engineering, Navy submarine programs, and nuclear weapons surety

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive tasks to completion

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time