Systems Integration & Missions Engineer

Ssp • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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About The Position

This public notice flyer informs interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. The selected engineer will serve as a technical authority and lead for developing and integrating Conventional Prompt Strike weapon control or mission planning systems across current and future military platforms. The role provides technical program management, multidisciplinary engineering direction, and strategic guidance to address complex weapon-control and mission-planning concerns. It also provides independent government oversight and technical authority for hardware production, software integration, and platform modernization initiatives.

The engineer facilitates Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), advisory boards, technical working groups, and audit teams, and coordinates with external program offices, military services, and subject matter experts to support technical integration and capability deployment. The position analyzes and prepares program risks, technical briefs, reports, and executive correspondence for senior leadership decision-making. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level, qualifying education in engineering, computer science, or physics, and the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Travel may be required to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band, demonstrating technical program management and engineering oversight for complex military systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing program risks, and facilitating Integrated Product Teams or technical working groups.
• Experience in systems integration, platform integration, or hardware production management supporting modernization and deployment of tactical weapon-control or mission-planning capabilities.
• Meet the positive education requirements for at least one qualifying series: professional engineering (08XX), computer science (1550), or physics (1310), as specified in the posting.
• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Meet DAWIA certification and continuous-learning requirements for the assigned functional area and tier within established timeframes.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug testing.
• Register for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in the direct deposit pay program and complete the E-Verify employment verification process.
• Be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of Conventional Prompt Strike weapon control or mission planning systems across current and future military platforms.
• Provide technical program management, multidisciplinary engineering direction, and strategic guidance to address complex weapon-control and mission-planning concerns.
• Provide independent government oversight and technical authority for hardware production, software integration, and platform modernization initiatives.
• Facilitate Integrated Product Teams, special advisory boards, technical working groups, and audit teams.
• Coordinate with external program offices, military services, and subject matter experts to support technical integration and capability deployment.
• Analyze, evaluate, and prepare program risks, technical briefs, reports, and executive-level correspondence to support senior leadership decisions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level