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ASEC

Senior Systems Engineer - Weapons

Patuxent River, MD · Hybrid

$170K - $185K/yr

As the Senior Systems Engineer -Weapons, you will serve as a lead technical authority by providing ... development, system architecture, risk management, and configuration management activities.

Invariant Corporation

Program Manager

Huntsville, AL

Program Manager 26-036 Invariant Corporation is seeking a highly capable Program Manager to lead ... Lead all aspects of program execution for a DoW weapons development effort. * Serve as the primary ...

The Structures Company

STRUCTURAL ANALYST II

Mattaponi, VA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Supports structural modifications, systems integration, weapons development, reverse engineering of ... Generates and manages finite element models (FEM) to simulate and verify design concepts and ...

BAE Systems

Program Mgr II

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$136K - $231K/yr

... design, development, integration, and initial production of our Semi-Active Laser Guided Seeker into a classified weapon. The successful candidate will act as the overall Program Manager for the ...

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As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager weapons development in the United States is $80,644.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Weapons Development vs Weapons Engineer?

AspectManager Weapons DevelopmentWeapons Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Management experienceBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, specialized technical skills
Work EnvironmentProject management, team leadership, strategic planningDesign, testing, technical analysis of weapon systems
Employer & Industry UsageDefense contractors, military agenciesDefense contractors, military research labs

The Manager Weapons Development oversees project teams and strategic planning for weapon systems, focusing on management and coordination. In contrast, Weapons Engineers are hands-on technical experts involved in designing and testing weapon components. Both roles are essential in the defense industry but differ primarily in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Manager Weapons Development job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,644 per year, or $38.8 per hour.

Weapons Program Development Analyst - AFGSC A5/8

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Shreveport, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a Weapons Program Development Analyst to support Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) A5/8. In this role, you will provide requirements development, acquisition support, and program management for advanced weapons systems using the Department of War's Key Operational Problems (KOP) framework.
Your Critical Impact:
• Develop and support requirements and acquisition documentation aligned with the KOP framework.
• Coordinate across AFGSC, ACC, AFLCMC, SAF/AQ, AFNWC, AFRL, and PEO/SPO organizations to advance capability development.
• Provide cradle-to-grave program management for advanced weapons technologies.
• Represent AFGSC A5 in IPTs, HPTs, Threat Working Groups, and other enterprise forums.
• Prepare senior-leader-ready briefings, analysis, and decision materials.
• Support planning, policy development, budgeting, and execution activities for assigned programs.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in acquisitions, requirements, or weapons development.
• Mission-ready bomber or fighter aviator background.
• Experience at MAJCOM, NAF, or HAF level.
• Prior SCI or SAP experience.
• Strong knowledge of USAF weapons, operations, and acquisition processes.
• Understanding of statutory/regulatory policy for acquisition, PPBE, and KOP-based requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior leaders.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications
• USAF Weapons School graduate.
• Experience supporting programs from Materiel Solution Analysis through major acquisition milestones (AoA, PDR, CDR, IOT&E).
• DAU requirements certification or HQ-level requirements development experience.
Education
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred; technical or engineering disciplines strongly preferred.
Security Requirements
• Active TS/SCI with investigation within 5 years required.
• Prior SCI or SAP experience required.
• Polygraph and drug testing may be required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
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