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Recertification Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineerin with Security Clearance

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLCLexington Park, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 29 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to lead critical engineering recertification efforts for a vital defense program, fostering significant career growth and skill development within a reputable organization. If you are a systems engineer with a security clearance and a passion for problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration, you will thrive in this dynamic environment. Apply today to make a tangible impact and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  This position supports the Tomahawk Recertification Product Team Lead (IPTL) and the All-Up-Round (AUR) Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineering (APMSE). The primary responsibilities of the position will be to execute APMSE duties in support of the Tomahawk AUR Recertification, an ACAT 2 program, to include leading all Tomahawk AUR recertification engineering activities across multiple sites. The Tomahawk Recertification program is focused on the induction of previously fielded Tomahawk missiles, recertifying them, and re-fielding them for fleet use. On a regular basis the engineer coordinates, informs, and communicates efforts with various competencies, IPT members, contractors, subcontractors, and naval field activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Resolving recertification related engineering issues,
  • Providing technical support for Request for Proposal (RFP) generation to support future recertification efforts,
  • Developing and reviewing Engineering Change Proposals (ECP),
  • Coordinating with NAVAIR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Prime Contractor representatives for engineering solutions for recertification related issues,
  • Addressing obsolescence and service life related issues,
  • Reviewing & approving contractor data deliverables,
  • Addressing identified system deficiencies,
  • Developing/updating system interface control documents (ICDs),
  • Conducting Engineering Investigations (EI),
  • Addressing integration issues with other TWS segments,
  • Assisting in test planning and resolving deficiencies encountered,  TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
  • Position requires semi-frequent travel (CONUS) as needed to support various working groups. Not to exceed 40 hours per month (one week).

EXPERIENCE:

  • At least ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience in an engineering position. Demonstrated knowledge in an area of engineering expertise is required. 
Highly desired:
  • Team assignment progression of increasing responsibility involving direct interaction with program/project office & engineering disciplines in application of systems engineering, safety, airworthiness, acquisition, and program management processes,
  • Multiple team leadership roles leading multi-discipline teams,
  • 3 to 5 years of proven sustained performance in a relevant subsystem SE (i.e. APMSE) role,
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant Naval Aviation experience in an engineering discipline,
  • APMSE rotational assignments.

EDUCATION:

  • MS or MA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Allowable Substitution: BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline and an additional four (4) years of recent and relevant experience may be substituted for a MS or MA degree. These four (4) years of experience are in addition to the required minimum of ten (10) years to meet the experience requirement, requiring a total of fourteen (14) years of experience.

SECURITY:

  • Active TS//SCI clearance with current background investigation is desired.
  • At minimum, Active Top-Secret clearance with current background investigation is required.

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