Engineer III

R3 Strategic Support Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

R3 Strategic Support Group in Washington, DC seeks a senior engineer to act as the technical authority across PMS 408 programs, providing direction, innovation, risk reduction, and mentorship through the acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading cross-disciplinary teams in design, development, integration, and testing of RF electronics, unmanned platforms, EOD tools, and biomedical devices, and serving as Technical Director on ACAT programs with MBSE oversight.

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in Engineering is required.
• 7 years of professional engineering experience required.
• Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in design, development, integration, and test of complex systems (RF electronics, unmanned platforms, EOD tools, biomedical devices).
• Serve as Technical Director or Chief Engineer on ACAT or Abbreviated programs.
• Direct MBSE, modeling, simulation, and rapid prototyping efforts.

Skills

Leadership

MBSE

Modeling and Simulation

Technical Direction

Mentorship

Risk reduction

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Washington, DC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1583

Job Title: Engineer III
Position Number: ENG III 001
Location: Washington D.C.
Worksite: Was hington Naval Yard

Job Summary

Functions as senior technical authority or lead engineer for one or more PMS 408 programs, providing technical direction, innovation, risk reduction, and mentorship across the acquisition lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in design, development, integration, and test of complex systems (radio-frequency electronics, unmanned platforms, explosive ordnance disposal tools, biomedical devices)
• Serve as Technical Director or Chief Engineer on Acquisition Category (ACAT) or Abbreviated Acquisition Programs
• Direct modeling, simulation, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and rapid prototyping efforts
• Author technical content for capability documents, acquisition strategies, and test plans
• Conduct independent technical assessments and gate reviews for milestone decisions
• Mentor junior engineers and enforce rigorous systems engineering processes
• Provide technical expertise for FMS cases and international cooperative programs

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's level degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience: 7 years' professional experience in engineering.
• Specialized Experience: None specified.
• Certifications: None specified.
• Security Clearance: Secret clearance required.