Deputy Branch Engineer, Missiles & Space Systems

JRC Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.