Aerospace Engineer (Missiles), Lead

Alexandria, VA, US • Posted 17 days ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

USD 129,800.00 per year

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Job Details

Skills

Aerospace
Information Technology
Technical Support
FOCUS
Test Plans
IT Risk
IT Risk Management
Collaboration
Science
Systems Engineering
Systems Analysis
Military
Security Clearance
DoD
MDA
Software Development
Testing
Evaluation
OSD
Acquisition
Microsoft Office
Law
Health Care
Insurance
Training

Summary

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Senior DTE&A Engineer/Analyst (Missile Systems) you will:

Conduct analysis of emerging DoD and MDA missile system programs using modern digital engineering tools and reviewing historical performance of related programs, technologies, and activities.
Understand acquisition plans and technology issues inherent in emerging missile programs and related-systems; conduct outreach to key experts within the program and the test community to enhance undertaanding of capabilities under development.
Evaluate the acquisition and technology risks of missile-systems programs and supporting development; secure cutting-edge technology and engineering capabilities to facilitate modernization efforts across DoD.
Analyze and evaluate acquisitions programs to support timely delivery of key warfighting capabilities to DoD.
Integrate analysis of digital engineering artifacts into the assessments.
Provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Systems Engineering support to the government on advanced missile systems and related technology. Extreme focus on hypervelocity capability.
Provide assessments and risk evaluations to OUSD(R&E), Milestone Decision Authorities, Services, Agencies, and PEOs.
Identify and analyze key digital engineering artifacts from systems like CAMEO, AFSIM, and others which will contribute to DTE&A's assessment and analysis process.
Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), developmental test plans, System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSPs), Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Acquisition Baselines and Strategies, and other milestone decision documents.
Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program reviews.
Provide working-level integrated product teams (WIPTs) Test and Evaluation and systems engineering support. Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRA). Travel as required to collaborate with stakeholders and programs.
Develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior OSD decision makers.
Assess and provide recommendations on DT&E policy.

Qualifications

Master of Science degree, plus 10 years of experience; or a Bachelor of Science Degree and 14 years of experience.
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Experience must be in the DoD MDAP program acquisition process, test and evaluation, systems engineering, and systems analysis, related discipline, and/or military/DoD civilian areas.
Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligible
Subject matter expert in test and evaluation of DoD Missile Defense MDAP programs and MDA programs, software development and testing, and T&E policy.
Ability to quickly draft technical issue papers, staff summaries, memoranda, and briefings, including translating program technical issues into executive-level terms for senior decision makers and government staff assistants.
Ability to prepare and present evaluation and assessment of test results to senior decision makers.
Experience with Service and OSD-level operating practices, Joint Staff, Navy Staff, program office relationships and T&E execution organizations; knowledge of the functions and practices of the OSD organization and its responsibility for oversight of major defense acquisition programs.
Experience with digital engineering tools and processes such as CAMEO.
Excellent command and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129,800.00/Yr. - USD $216,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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Dice Id: RTL010594
Position Id: 4272c9f940b7507469a2f8db5c601263
Posted 17 days ago

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