Missile Integration Engineer (Flight to Shipboard Integration Engineer)

JRC Integrated Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits

Job summary

JRC Integrated Systems is seeking a Missile Integration Engineer to join the Missiles & Space Team in the DoD-focused environment. You will adapt flight vehicles for submarine operation, define interfaces, mature flight-vehicle simulators for HWIL/SWIL testing, and ensure the integrated system processes a valid flight profile.

You will collaborate with platform, flight vehicle, and test teams, guiding design integrity, MBSE, and test activities across government and contractor partners, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related).
• 7+ years of defense-related systems engineering experience on missile or aerospace MDAPs.
• 2+ years of experience with Naval shipboard systems or mission planning.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or recently held) with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex topics to non-technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a critical technical contributor reporting to the LOC Missile System Integration Section Head on interface design between the flight vehicle and the submarine.
• Support system integration across flight vehicle, control, fire control, and launch subsystems.
• Oversee development of flight vehicle simulators including high fidelity guidance test sets (GTS).
• Lead liaison between the flight vehicle and shipboard branches.
• Support MBSE, digital thread/twin management, and configuration control.
• Ensure design integrity via requirements traceability, verification, and validation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Naval shipboard systems

MBSE

Flight vehicle interfaces

Test & evaluation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Flight simulators

GTS

Job description

Who We Are (video)

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 & Space Team!

The Missile Integration Engineer works as a key member of the cross‑functional integration team responsible for adapting the new flight vehicle for operation from a Virginia Class submarine. In this role, the engineer collaborates with platform, flight vehicle, and test teams to define and mature the physical and electrical interfaces, guide the development of flight‑vehicle simulators for HWIL and SWIL testing, and ensure the integrated system can successfully receive and process a valid flight profile (mission plan). The position emphasizes coordinated engineering effort, close communication, and shared technical ownership across government and contractor partners.

What You'll Do

• Serve as critical technical contributor reporting to the LOC Missile System Integration Section Head on interface design between the flight vehicle and the submarine.
• Supports system integration efforts across fight vehicle, control, fire control, and launch subsystems.
• Oversee the development of flight vehicle simulators including high fidelity guidance test sets (GTS).
• Serve as the lead liaison between the flight vehicle and shipboard branches.
• Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital thread/twin management, and configuration control.
• Ensure design integrity through requirements traceability, verification, and validation processes.
• Plan and execute flight system to payload integration activities, ensuring clear hand offs between flight and shipboard integration work streams.
• Lead hardware in the loop (HWIL) and software in the loop (SWIL) verification of the flight to shipboard interface; define test procedures, success criteria, and analyze results.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate/enable technical risks/opportunities specific to the payload interface; track mitigation/enabling actions.
• Provide technical input to Engineering Review Boards (ERB), technical Risk and Opportunities Management Boards (TRMB), and Configuration Control Boards (CCB) as the flight to shipboard interface subject matter expert.
• Contribute fight system to shipboard interface content to the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Mission Assurance Plan, and Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
• Assist in the oversight of Integration and Test efforts for the LOC missile inclusive of hardware, instrumentation, data-collection, post-test analysis, and ship-integration.
• Prepare and present flight to shipboard integration status for major technical and programmatic LOC reviews.
• Advise and contribute on flight system cost/schedule/technical trade-offs, and its documentation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline).
• 7+years of defense related systems engineering experience on missile or aerospace MDAPs.
• 2+ years of experience working with Naval shipboard systems or mission planning.
• An Active DoW Secret clearance (or have held an active clearance within the last 2 years) with eligibility for Top Secret / SCI.
• Strong communications skills and an ability to communicate complex subject matter to a non-technical personnel.

Bonus Points

• Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related field.
• 10years of defense related systems engineering experience on missile or aerospace MDAPs.
• Experience working onboard Virginia Class Submarines, with the Tomahawk Weapons System, or with Tomahawk Mission Planning.
• DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management.
• Experience supporting nuclear‑capable or strategic missile programs.
• Sea‑Launch Platform Experience such as SSN, SSBN, and SSGN
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

At JRC we offer…

• A competitive compensation package
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well‑being and success
• The chance to contribute to a high‑profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
• A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career