Lead FMS Weapons Systems Engineer - F-35 Integration

Air Force Civilian Service; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service in Arlington, VA seeks a seasoned FMS Weapons Lead Systems Engineer (NH-0801-04) to direct system engineering and weapons integration for FMS customers on F-35 programs. Lead a multi-person team across LM/JPO, government, and foreign partners to ensure requirements, design, verification, and certification are met, while maintaining airworthiness and security standards.

The role requires DoD acquisition experience, DAWIA Practitioner certification, five years in

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Security clearance must be obtained and maintained.
• Travel required.
• DAWIA Engineering/Technical Management Practitioner certification within the required timeframe.
• Five years of DoD acquisition experience in airborne weapons systems/munitions.
• Knowledge of Air Force and Navy weapon certification and airworthiness processes.
• Strong communication and diplomatic skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide system engineering and weapons integration management for FMS weapons for F-35s, including requirements development, verification, and certification.
• Coordinate weapon requirements and schedules with LM/JPO teams; report status to leadership.
• Evaluate interface designs and performance against Israel requirements and mission needs.
• Coordinate with prime contractor and foreign/US offices on requirements, design and integration; ensure export and security compliance.
• Manage ICDs with F-35 AS; resolve technical integration issues.
• Coordinate across IPTs for engineering integration assessments and technical evaluations.
• Assist in development and review of F-35 test plans and procedures for FMS weapons certification.
• Review test data for compliance with weapon requirements.
• Coordinate with external agencies to ensure airworthiness and store certification processes.
• Engage with Class Desks, program offices, and SMEs for FMS execution.
• Assess future weapon requirements and their impact on F-35 design.
• Review TAA, RFI, and press releases for releasability.
• Manage FMS-unique weapons safety risks with JPO System Safety boards.

Skills

Citizenship required

Security clearance

Travel willingness

DAWIA Practitioner certification

DoD acquisition experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (desired)

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service in Arlington, VA seeks a seasoned FMS Weapons Lead Systems Engineer (NH-0801-04) to direct system engineering and weapons integration for FMS customers on F-35 programs. Lead a multi-person team across LM/JPO, government, and foreign partners to ensure requirements, design, verification, and certification are met, while maintaining airworthiness and security standards.

The role requires DoD acquisition experience, DAWIA Practitioner certification, five years in