Deputy Branch Engineer

JRC Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

JRC invites you to join the Missiles & Space Team in Washington, DC as Deputy Branch Engineer (DBE). You will be the principal deputy and trusted technical right hand to the Branch Engineer for a Department of War Category 1D Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) strategic missile system.

You’ll guide the engineering heart of a program that integrates warhead, missile, and shipboard systems—ensuring the weapon system is safe, reliable, digitally engineered, and mission-ready.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as principal technical advisor to the Branch Engineer and Program Manager on systems engineering and architecture matters.
• Guide the engineering heart of a program that integrates warhead, missile, and shipboard systems to ensure safety and reliability.

Descripción del empleo

At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.

Join JRC's Missiles & SpaceTeam!

Step into one of the most technically influential roles in the program: as the Deputy Branch Engineer (DBE), you’ll be the principal deputy and trusted technical right hand to the Branch Engineer for a Department of War Category 1D Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) strategic missile system.

In this role, you’ll guide the engineering heart of a program that integrates complex warhead, missile, and shipboard systems—ensuring the weapon system is safe, reliable, digitally engineered, and mission-ready. You’ll shape everything from system architecture and integration to test execution, design assurance, and technical readiness for major reviews. Your work ensures compliance with DoD policies, nuclear surety requirements, and mission assurance standards, all while advising leadership on critical technical and acquisition decisions.

If you’re energized by solving hard systems problems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and safeguarding the nation’s strategic capabilities, this position puts you at the center of engineering excellence for one of the DoD’s most consequential programs.

What You'll Do

• Serve as principal technical advisor to the Branch Engineer and Program Manager on all systems engineering and architecture matters.
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