Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems EngineerAs the Senior Systems Engineer, you will provide systems engineering expertise supporting NAVAIR's Direct and Time Sensitive Strike Weapons Program Office (PMA-242). You will support systems engineering, requirements development, systems integration, technical reviews, risk management, and lifecycle engineering activities for complex weapon systems and related capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering, program management, test, fleet, and industry stakeholders to support the development and integration of advanced DoD capabilities.PMA-242 is based at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Travel to this location may be required. For candidates interested in relocating to Maryland, relocation to the area is also an option.Key responsibilities include:Leading systems engineering technical reviews, requirements development, system architecture, risk management, and configuration management activities.Conducting gap analyses aligned with warfighter needs to deliver traceable capability requirements for current and future weapons roadmaps.Guiding requirements definition, capability roadmapping, and integration planning for emerging DoD strike weapons.Coordinating with developmental and operational test communities, intelligence organizations, program offices, NAVAIR, JPO, industry partners, and fleet/combat air forces.Leading risk assessment activities related to aircraft and system-of-systems integration.Serving as a primary technical interface with fleet users, OPNAV sponsors, contractors, platform PMAs, weapons safety boards, and joint service partners.Some travel to the NAS Patuxent River, MD-based program office may be required.This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.What you'll bring:Required qualifications:Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.8+ years of systems engineering experience supporting complex systems, preferably within the DoD, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated environments.Demonstrated experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements development, systems integration, technical reviews, risk management, and/or configuration management.Preferred qualifications:Experience supporting weapons systems, aircraft systems, or other complex military systems.Experience with DoD acquisition programs and familiarity with DoD 5000-series guidance.Experience with NAVAIR, Navy, Marine Corps, or other DoD programs.Familiarity with MIL-STD environments, aircraft/weapon integration, or systems certification processes.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.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, commensurate with an individual's experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.Why work at ASEC?100% employee-owned companyComprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!401(k) with company matchTuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate educationVeteran-friendly employerThriving employee cultureASEC 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.