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Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD 

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret 

Telework Eligible?  No 

What You'll Do:

As the Senior Systems Engineer -Weapons, you will serve as a lead technical authority by providing expert engineering oversight, systems integration leadership, and full lifecycle support for NAVAIR's Direct and Time Sensitive Strike Weapons Program Office (PMA-242). This role requires deep technical expertise in weapons system design and platform integration, comprehensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, logistics, program management, test, and fleet communities. 

Key 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.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary. 

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or a related technical discipline is required. Master's degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in weapons systems engineering within DoD or a comparable environment is required. A master's degree and 8 years of experience may be considered. 
• Demonstrated experience in the DoD acquisition of guided missiles or other complex weapons is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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 Secret clearance. 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 $170,000 - $185,000 annually, 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

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.