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Journeyman Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLCLexington Park, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 22 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
Leverage your expertise as a Journeyman Systems Engineer to drive critical advancements in air combat technology, with a competitive salary range of $90,000-$120,000. This role is ideal for a motivated, team-oriented individual with a security clearance who thrives on solving complex challenges and contributing to high-impact projects. Apply now to join a dynamic environment where your skills will be instrumental in shaping the future of defense systems.
Quick Overview
Salary
$90k - $120k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The Systems Engineer shall possess experience with NAVAIR weapons and/or aircraft system development. The candidate must be an experienced system engineering professional that is highly-motivated and capable of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The candidate will work closely with other engineers and scientists to solve complex technical problems and act as strategic adviser regarding all elements of the project. The candidate must be a team-oriented self-starter with the ability to multi-task, communicate effectively, resolve conflict in a constructive manner, and produce quality products efficiently SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Administer and lead technical interchange meetings, working groups and design reviews
• Monitor contractor and vendor performance relative to program milestones and assess timeliness of deliverables and conformance to requirements
• Provide support for planning and conducting System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), Test and Evaluation support including flight test planning, scheduling, flight clearances, and system/subsystem certification
• Support Engineering Investigations (EIs), which includes on-site support, by performing engineering analysis, testing, data review and report writing
• Resolve issues, tasks and action items; manage, archive and organize program-related engineering information and documentation; and utilize joint Contractor / Government best practices to vet and resolve aviation-specific engineering challenges with program management and logistics personnel
• Provide support for requirements management by researching, analyzing, collecting and developing presentations to support the development of the technical requirements for the air platforms, weapon systems and related subsystems they will be supporting.
• Provide system engineering expertise on system architecture, interface, and integration management
• Conduct independent technical review of program documentation
• Provide systems engineering expertise on airworthiness management of EDRAP, flight clearances, NATOPS, NATIP, and technical directives
• Assist with deficiency, safety hazard and resolution management
• Oversight and coordination of configuration requirements Requirements MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 3 years of experience performing Systems Engineering functions in support of Naval Aviation, to include the Systems Engineering milestones and reviews of the Acquisition process and the associated documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related scientific discipline
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance with current background investigation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with NAVAIR Acquisition and Systems Engineering practices
Experience with NAVAIR weapon system development and support Recent and relevant experience science, technology, and/or engineering weapons/platforms programs Salary Description $90K - $120K depending on experience
• Monitor contractor and vendor performance relative to program milestones and assess timeliness of deliverables and conformance to requirements
• Provide support for planning and conducting System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), Test and Evaluation support including flight test planning, scheduling, flight clearances, and system/subsystem certification
• Support Engineering Investigations (EIs), which includes on-site support, by performing engineering analysis, testing, data review and report writing
• Resolve issues, tasks and action items; manage, archive and organize program-related engineering information and documentation; and utilize joint Contractor / Government best practices to vet and resolve aviation-specific engineering challenges with program management and logistics personnel
• Provide support for requirements management by researching, analyzing, collecting and developing presentations to support the development of the technical requirements for the air platforms, weapon systems and related subsystems they will be supporting.
• Provide system engineering expertise on system architecture, interface, and integration management
• Conduct independent technical review of program documentation
• Provide systems engineering expertise on airworthiness management of EDRAP, flight clearances, NATOPS, NATIP, and technical directives
• Assist with deficiency, safety hazard and resolution management
• Oversight and coordination of configuration requirements Requirements MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 3 years of experience performing Systems Engineering functions in support of Naval Aviation, to include the Systems Engineering milestones and reviews of the Acquisition process and the associated documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related scientific discipline
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance with current background investigation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with NAVAIR Acquisition and Systems Engineering practices
Experience with NAVAIR weapon system development and support Recent and relevant experience science, technology, and/or engineering weapons/platforms programs Salary Description $90K - $120K depending on experience
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