Senior Systems Engineer

Location: NAWS China Lake CA

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret

Telework Eligible This is an on-site position

What Youll Do:

As the Senior Systems Engineer you will provide systems engineering expertise supporting NAVAIRs 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Youll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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.

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 $170000 - $185000 commensurate with an individuals 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 whats right for the Warfighterplain 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.