SLCM-N Mechanical Engineer

Location: Maritime Plaza, DC

Category: Engineering & Technical Services

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Tags: Strategic Division (SD), Top Secret/ SCI

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention. SPA's Strategic Division's Regional Strike System Group (RSSG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering, Systems Safety, Modelling, Master Scheduling, and Financial Analysis support. RSSG is hiring for a mid-level Aerospace Systems/Test Engineer to integrate into the Nuclear-Armed, Sea-Launched Cruise Missle (SLCM-N) Test and Evaluation Branch. At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington D.C. Pay Transparency Salary range: $110,000 - 150,000/year. Responsibilities Support the development of system level test plans to include defining test objectives, methodologies, and detailed flight test plans for missile tests. Support the development and execution of system level ground testing to include cybersecurity, environmental, and system integration test efforts. Develop and manage aspects of the overall program Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP). Coordinate with external stakeholders regarding program test strategies. Prepare and present technical briefings, test readiness reviews, and engineering recommendations to program leadership and government stakeholders. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Ability to work at Maritime Plaza and surrounding areas in Washington D.C. Active DoD SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD TOP SECRET security clearance. Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or a related technical field. 5-7 years of professional experience in aerospace/defense systems engineering, preferably with a focus on missile systems, flight vehicles, or launch vehicles. Demonstrated experience in test planning, execution, and data analysis for complex aerospace systems. Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, risk management, and verification/validation. Experience preparing and delivering briefings to senior/executive leadership. Desired Qualifications: Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance. Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Familiarity with Department of War (DOW) acquisition processes and procedures and cybersecurity testing. Familiarity with modeling and simulation to support test execution and analysis. Experience supporting ACAT 1D programs or other large-scale defense projects.

Responsibilities

Support the development of system level test plans to include defining test objectives, methodologies, and detailed flight test plans for missile tests. Support the development and execution of system level ground testing to include cybersecurity, environmental, and system integration test efforts. Develop and manage aspects of the overall program Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP). Coordinate with external stakeholders regarding program test strategies. Prepare and present technical briefings, test readiness reviews, and engineering recommendations to program leadership and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Ability to work at Maritime Plaza and surrounding areas in Washington D.C. Active DoD SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD TOP SECRET security clearance. Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or a related technical field. 5-7 years of professional experience in aerospace/defense systems engineering, preferably with a focus on missile systems, flight vehicles, or launch vehicles. Demonstrated experience in test planning, execution, and data analysis for complex aerospace systems. Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, risk management, and verification/validation. Experience preparing and delivering briefings to senior/executive leadership. Desired Qualifications: Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance. Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Familiarity with Department of War (DOW) acquisition processes and procedures and cybersecurity testing. Familiarity with modeling and simulation to support test execution and analysis. Experience supporting ACAT 1D programs or other large-scale defense projects.