Defense Project Engineer — Systems & Test Lead

US STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) is seeking a professional engineer with specialized experience at or equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11) to support weapons systems programs and related test and installation requirements.

The successful candidate will apply analytic judgment to solve complex problems, ensure compliance with operational and testing standards for systems such as TRIDENT missiles, re-entry and guidance subsystems, and shipboard components, and contribute across engineering teams and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic knowledge and sound judgment to solve complex problems.
• Comply with analytical, operational, installation, and test requirements for weapons systems (e.g. TRIDENT missile, re-entry systems, guidance systems, shipboard subsystems).

Skills

Professional engineer

Programmatic knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

US STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) is seeking a professional engineer with specialized experience at or equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11) to support weapons systems programs and related test and installation requirements.

The successful candidate will apply analytic judgment to solve complex problems, ensure compliance with operational and testing standards for systems such as TRIDENT missiles, re-entry and guidance subsystems, and shipboard components, and contribute across engineering teams and