Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Washington, DC

Work Location: onsite

• Support engineering and program management activities for USAF programs.
• Help develop objectives, integrated roadmaps, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist with design, integration, testing, and technical reviews.

• Prepare SOWs, specifications, briefs, and engineering documents.
• Review and analyze vendor proposals within legal guidelines.
• Conduct data gathering, analysis, and validation of program documentation.

• Support R&D, acquisition planning, and implementation.
• Help manage cost, schedule, and performance across program phases.
• Assist with milestone planning, briefing development, and coordination.

• Support JCIDS, CONOPS, architectural views, security certifications, and acquisition reporting.
• Assist with acquisition strategies, capability development plans, and transition to PEOs.

• Develop and communicate technology roadmaps and integration plans.
• Coordinate across customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Work across multiple classified networks while adhering to security requirements.

• 18+ years engineering experience, including 5+ years supporting a systems program office (or 10+ years with a master’s degree).
• Experience with software development, integration, or lifecycle management as it relates to system engineering processes, including software-driven system design and implementation.
• Experience with classified or special‑access programs.
• Self‑starter able to work independently and with senior‑level government personnel.
• Skilled in cross‑organizational coordination and problem-solving.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).
• Strong experience with engineering tools (Cameo, DOORS) and digital engineering practices.
• Knowledge of military platforms, systems, operations.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Confluence or Jira.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based C2 (CBC2), system interoperability, cloud-native services, and secure DoD architectures.
• Knowledge of networking, communications, C2 systems, and datalinks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related technical field; or master’s degree plus 10+ years experience.

• 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.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a technical field.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition regulations and FAR.
• Familiarity with AFLCMC frameworks, directives, and policies.

• TS/SCI