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ASEC, Inc.

Weapons System Engineer

Patuxent River, MD · On-site

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Weapons System Engineer

Patuxent River, MD • On-site

ASEC, Inc.
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$110K - $130K/yr

Full-time

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Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD
Security Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret
Telework Eligible? No
What You'll Do:
The Weapons System Engineer will support the development, integration, and lifecycle management of air-to-air (A/A) weapons systems supporting U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Counter Air / Counter Air Defense (CA/CAD) missions. This role provides engineering support across the full acquisition lifecycle-from requirements development through fielding and sustainment-while helping ensure legacy systems remain operational and future capabilities are successfully integrated across multiple platforms.
The position also supports risk assessment, system-of-systems integration planning, and weapons roadmap development while coordinating closely with program offices, test organizations, and operational stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage A/A weapon engineering activities, including modeling and simulation, Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes, and associated documentation.
  • Conduct capability gap analysis and support development of future weapons roadmaps.
  • Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support across the weapons acquisition lifecycle.
  • Support integration of A/A weapons across multiple aircraft platforms.
  • Assist the NAVAIR Program Office with system integration and future capability development for DoD CA/CAD weapons.
  • Perform risk assessments related to system design, development, integration, production, and lifecycle management.
  • Coordinate with developmental and operational test communities to support test planning, execution, and evaluation.
  • Provide technical analysis and recommendations to mitigate program risks and integration challenges.
  • Support development of JCIDS documentation including AoAs, CDDs, and CPDs.
  • Engage with stakeholders across NAVAIR, program offices, operational commands, industry partners, and test organizations.
  • Position will require up to 20% travel within CONUS.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
Requirements
What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronics, Materials, or Computer).
  • 5+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following: DoD/DoN aviation acquisition programs, systems engineering, and/or systems integration.
  • Technical fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science
  • U.S. military Aviator experience is desired.
  • Experience with System Security Engineering is a plus.

Equally Important:
  • 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.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
Security Clearance Requirement:
  • This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance with T5/T5R adjudication. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:
  • The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000,commensurate with an individual's experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

Who We Are:
ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what's right for the Warfighter-plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.
Why work at ASEC?
  • 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

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ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.
ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.

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