Weapons System Engineer

ASEC • Patuxent River, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Weapons System Engineer will support the development, integration, and lifecycle management of air-to-air (A/A) weapons systems supporting U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Counter Air / Counter Air Defense (CA/CAD) missions. This role provides engineering support across the full acquisition lifecycle—from requirements development through fielding and sustainment—while helping ensure legacy systems remain operational and future capabilities are successfully integrated across multiple platforms. The position also supports risk assessment, system-of-systems integration planning, and weapons roadmap development while coordinating closely with program offices, test organizations, and operational stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronics, Materials, or Computer).
• 5+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following: DoD/DoN aviation acquisition programs, systems engineering, and/or systems integration.
• Technical fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science
• U.S. citizenship
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with T5/T5R adjudication.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. military Aviator experience is desired.
• Experience with System Security Engineering is a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage A/A weapon engineering activities, including modeling and simulation, Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes, and associated documentation.
• Conduct capability gap analysis and support development of future weapons roadmaps.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support across the weapons acquisition lifecycle.
• Support integration of A/A weapons across multiple aircraft platforms.
• Assist the NAVAIR Program Office with system integration and future capability development for DoD CA/CAD weapons.
• Perform risk assessments related to system design, development, integration, production, and lifecycle management.
• Coordinate with developmental and operational test communities to support test planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Provide technical analysis and recommendations to mitigate program risks and integration challenges.
• Support development of JCIDS documentation including AoAs, CDDs, and CPDs.
• Engage with stakeholders across NAVAIR, program offices, operational commands, industry partners, and test organizations.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level