Senior Acquisition Program Systems Engineer
About The Position
Seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems , including missiles, bombs, warheads, seekers/sensors, countermeasures, training systems, radars, explosive devices, and related support equipment. Work spans requirements analysis through disposal and includes support to international programs and FMS . Responsibilities Duties includ e, but not limited to: Provide engineering and technical expertise across all acquisition phases: requirements definition, design, integration, verification/validation, deployment, and sustainment Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as Systems Engineering Plans, technical reviews, audits, and interchange meeting materials (e.g., CDR, TIMs) Conduct trade studies on performance, cost, producibility, maintainability, and risk; support simulation studies and system effectiveness modeling Perform proposal and modification evaluations for technical feasibility and cost effectiveness Support developmental planning, AoAs, mission needs analysis, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, and system comparison studies per DoD 5000-series guidance Provide engineering assessments for training systems, simulators, integration requirements, and system readiness reviews Support source selection activities in a non‑decision‑making advisory role, including documentation development and proposal reviews Produce technical trade studies, integration documentation, and munitions-related engineering products; support risk management and milestone review preparation Deliver systems engineering support for program oversight, configuration management, requirements management, and interface management; utilize tools such as DOORS Provide program engineering support for evaluations, testing, portfolio reviews, and recommendations to improve system performance and compliance with specifications
Requirements
- Must be a US citizen
- Top Secret Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program
- Bachelor’s degree in related disipline + 20 years relevant experience or Master’s degree + 15 years of relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Air Force or DoD weapon system acquisition programs
- Experience supporting ACAT I or ACAT II programs
- DoD and Air Force acquisition policy and reporting
- ACAT I, II, and III program execution
- DAMIR, EDA, PMRT, CRIS
- Cost, schedule, and performance management
- Risk management planning and execution
- Acquisition strategy and milestone documentation
- Business Case Analysis and trade study development
- Executive-level written and verbal communication
- Senior-leader briefing and advisory skills
- Analytical decision-making and problem-solving
- Ability to lead and influence in IPT environments
- Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering and technical expertise across all acquisition phases: requirements definition, design, integration, verification/validation, deployment, and sustainment
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as Systems Engineering Plans, technical reviews, audits, and interchange meeting materials (e.g., CDR, TIMs)
- Conduct trade studies on performance, cost, producibility, maintainability, and risk; support simulation studies and system effectiveness modeling
- Perform proposal and modification evaluations for technical feasibility and cost effectiveness
- Support developmental planning, AoAs, mission needs analysis, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, and system comparison studies per DoD 5000-series guidance
- Provide engineering assessments for training systems, simulators, integration requirements, and system readiness reviews
- Support source selection activities in a non‑decision‑making advisory role, including documentation development and proposal reviews
- Produce technical trade studies, integration documentation, and munitions-related engineering products; support risk management and milestone review preparation
- Deliver systems engineering support for program oversight, configuration management, requirements management, and interface management; utilize tools such as DOORS
- Provide program engineering support for evaluations, testing, portfolio reviews, and recommendations to improve system performance and compliance with specifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
