Senior Systems Engineer/Analyst (Air Systems)

WANTED: A Senior Engineer/Analyst with demonstrated Development Test and Evaluation experience and recent experience interacting with DoD MDAP acquisition programs, test activities, and other evaluation activities. Recent experience with modern DoD air systems (F-35, B-21, UAVs, NGAD, airborne weapons systems, EW systems) highly desired.

As a Sr. DT&E Engineer/Analyst (Air Systems) you will:

• Conduct analysis of emerging DoD air system programs using modern digital engineering tools and reviewing historical performance of related programs, technologies, and activities.
• Evaluate the acquisition and technology risks of air-systems programs and supporting development; secure cutting-edge technology and engineering capabilities to facilitate modernization efforts across DoD.
• Analyze and evaluate acquisitions programs to support timely delivery of key warfighting
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals; work closely with senior government decision makers and managers and stay in sync with DoD priorities.
• Manage your efforts within a mixed virtual-, in-person work center

A week in the life of a Sr. DT&E Engineer/Analyst:

• Conduct analysis of emerging DoD air system programs using modern digital engineering tools and reviewing historical performance of related programs, technologies, and activities.
• Evaluate the acquisition and technology risks of air-systems programs and supporting development; secure cutting-edge technology and engineering capabilities to facilitate modernization efforts across DoD.
• Analyze and evaluate acquisitions programs to support timely delivery of key warfighting capabilities to DoD. Integrate analysis of digital engineering artifacts into the assessment
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals; work closely with senior government decision makers and managers and stay in sync with DoD priorities.
• Manage your efforts within a mixed virtual-, in-person work center.
• Provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Systems Engineering support the government on advanced air systems.
• Provide DTE&A Assessments and risk evaluations to OUSD(R&E), Milestone Decision Authorities, Services, and PEOs.
• Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), developmental test plans, System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSPs), Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Acquisition Baselines and Strategies, and other milestone decision documents.
• Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program reviews.
• Provide working-level integrated product teams (WIPTs) Test and Evaluation and systems engineering support. Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRA).
• Develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior OSD decision makers.
• Assess and provide recommendations on DT&E policy.

• 12 Years or more of experience
• BS in technical field required, MS desired
• Top Secret Clearance (SCI eligibility)
• 10 years of experience overseeing engineering activities (e.g. requirements, design, integration, and test)
• 8 years of experience supporting DoD Air Warfare MDAPs, developmental test and evaluation, and systems engineering and analysis.
• Experience with emerging MBSE, digital engineering-focused programs
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior decision makers.
• Experience to include supporting policy and process engineering activities.
• Experience supporting OSD and/or Service Branch HQ organizations.
• Well versed in DoD 5000 instruction and DoDAF.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

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• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

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• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $125k - $175k. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.