Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Dayton, OH, USA, Huntsville, AL

Work Location: onsite

• Provide engineering support for Air Force program management activities.
• Assist with developing program objectives, roadmaps, schedules, and budgets.
• Support technical reviews, design integration, and testing.

• Prepare statements of work, specifications, briefs, and engineering reports.
• Analyze vendor proposals within legal and regulatory guidelines.

• Contribute to technical R&D, acquisition planning, and program implementation.
• Support cost, schedule, and performance management across program phases.

• Assist with JCIDS products, CONOPS, architectural views, and security certification requirements.
• Provide input to acquisition strategies and program transition planning.

• Communicate technology roadmaps and integration plans.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.

• Work across multiple networks and classification levels while following all security policies and procedures.

• 18+ years of engineering experience for a systems program office or similar; OR 10+ years and a master’s degree.
• Experience supporting classified or special‑access programs.
• Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and deliver high‑quality results.
• Skilled at collaborating across organizations to meet shared objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools (Cameo, DOORS).
• Familiarity with collaboration platforms such as Confluence or Jira.
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical and program needs.
• Working knowledge of military systems and operational frameworks.

• Integration of weapons systems, sensors, and C2 capabilities, including cross‑platform interoperability.
• Experience delivering advanced battle management and C2 capabilities aligned with joint‑force operations and JADC2.
• Background with enterprise IT, datalinks, communications, and networking systems.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition regulations, including FAR.
• Familiarity with AFLCMC processes and policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related technical field.
• Master’s or PhD in a technical field preferred.

• TS/SCI

• Up to 25% travel to government and industry sites as needed.