Missile Systems Engineering Lead (Deputy Branch)

JRC Integrated Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

JRC Integrated Systems in Washington, DC, is seeking a Deputy Branch Engineer (DBE) to act as the principal deputy to the Branch Engineer on a DoD MDAP missiles program. You will lead systems engineering, architecture, and risk management across propulsion, guidance, and test activities.

The role requires 15+ years in defense systems engineering, 5 years in a technical leadership role, an active TS clearance, and strong MBSE/digital engineering experience with Cameo, DOORS, and Teamcenter.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of defense system engineering experience
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role on an MDAP
• Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility)
• Extensive knowledge of DoD 5000-series policies
• Demonstrated missile systems design, integration, and verification
• Proficiency in MBSE, digital engineering, and model‑based data environments

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal technical advisor to the Branch Engineer and Program Manager on systems engineering and architecture matters
• Support system integration across propulsion, guidance, control, fire control, and launch subsystems
• Support safety and nuclear surety compliance requirements
• Implement configuration management policies and ensure traceability from requirements to test artifacts
• Ensure design integrity through requirements traceability, verification, and validation
• Support review boards and milestone assessments
• Assist in SEP, Mission Assurance Plan, and TEMP inputs
• Oversee integration and test efforts for the LOC missile and ship integration
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across development and lifecycle
• Advise on acquisition strategy, cost, schedule, and technical trade-offs
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams to promote technical excellence

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Digital engineering

MBSE tools

Clearance TS

DoD acquisition policies

Leadership

Communication

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Teamcenter

Job description

JRC Integrated Systems in Washington, DC, is seeking a Deputy Branch Engineer (DBE) to act as the principal deputy to the Branch Engineer on a DoD MDAP missiles program. You will lead systems engineering, architecture, and risk management across propulsion, guidance, and test activities.

The role requires 15+ years in defense systems engineering, 5 years in a technical leadership role, an active TS clearance, and strong MBSE/digital engineering experience with Cameo, DOORS, and Teamcenter.