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F-35 Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

ACT1 Federal, LLCArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$125k - $150k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Position Title: F-35 Systems Engineer Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City) Category: Funded Schedule (FT/PT): FT Travel Required: 10% Shift: Day Remote Type: Hybrid Clearance required: Active Secret Division: Aviation Salary: $125,000-$150,000 Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We've served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us! Description: As an F-35 Systems Engineer, you will help the F-35 Joint Program Office fulfill its mission developing, testing, producing, fielding, and sustaining dominant 5th generation fighter capabilities for the United States military services and our allies around the world by ensuring F-35 aircraft and aircraft subsystems meet flight safety standards by verifying compliance with regulations, managing certification documents, and reviewing maintenance procedures. Responsibilities: * Prepare, review, and analyze engineering reports, test plans, test reports, and other data, including specifications * Execute the flight clearance process applying technical data requirements * Provide airworthiness expertise and safety of flight and risk assessments for the issuance of flight clearances and aircraft engineering design and certification for F-35 operating countries and services * Evaluate F-35 systems upgrades and modifications for potential impacts to airworthiness Requirements * SECRET Clearance with eligibility for SAR * BA/BS degree in engineering * Six years of experience in military aerospace programs * Knowledge and competency of one or more of the following: * Systems and subsystems test and evaluation * System architecture design and evaluation * Systems and software requirement analysis and allocation * System and subsystem level hardware-software integration * Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications * Ability to travel (approximately 10%) Benefits • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance • ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Company Paid Life and AD&&D Insurance • Company Paid Short-Term Disability • Voluntary Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Health Savings Account (HSA) • 401K with employer match • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Parental Leave • Military Leave • Education, Training && Professional Development • Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care • Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. * If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility. * If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

Skills

Microsoft Office

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