ASEC ยท 11 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer - Weapons
Patuxent River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expASEC is a company dedicated to providing innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. As a Senior Systems Engineer - Weapons, you will lead technical authority and provide expert engineering oversight for NAVAIR's Direct and Time Sensitive Strike Weapons Program Office, ensuring effective collaboration across various engineering and operational communities.
AerospaceConsultingLogisticsTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide senior-level technical guidance and mentorship to PMA-242 leadership and IPTLs on assigned weapon systems, subsystems, interfaces, and mission capabilities
Lead Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), requirements development, system architecture, risk management, and configuration management activities
Conduct gap analyses aligned with warfighter needs to deliver traceable capability requirements for current and future weapons roadmaps
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all aspects of the weapons development and acquisition lifecycle
Guide requirements definition, capability roadmapping, and integration planning for emerging DoD strike weapons
Coordinate with developmental and operational test communities, intelligence organizations, program offices, NAVAIR, JPO, industry partners, and fleet/combat air forces
Lead risk assessment activities related to aircraft and system-of-systems integration
Serve as a primary technical interface with fleet users, OPNAV sponsors, contractors, platform PMAs, weapons safety boards, and joint service partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or a related technical discipline is required
At least 10 years of experience in weapons systems engineering within DoD or a comparable environment is required
Demonstrated experience in the DoD acquisition of guided missiles or other complex weapons is required
This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Extensive knowledge of U.S. Navy or Marine Corps aircraft weapon integration, MIL-STD environments, and stores airworthiness and certification processes
Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and familiarity with DoD 5000-series instructions
Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners
Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills
Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently
Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities
Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
401(k) with company match
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
Veteran-friendly employer
Thriving employee culture
Company
ASEC
ASEC is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned business specializing in engineering, IT, training, and logistics, ensuring mission success through specialized expertise and cost-effective solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kristi Rote
Chief Financial Officer
Jared Victory
CIO/Drone Operator
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