Missile Warning & FMS Systems Engineer

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC in Arlington, VA, seeks a Missile Warning Systems Engineer with Foreign Military Sales experience to join a dynamic space security team. You will integrate U.S.

Space Force mission-area programs into the FMS enterprise, coordinate TRFD activities, and translate customer needs into technical requirements for exportability. The role requires a TS clearance, 6+ years in space operations, and 3+ years in the mission area.

Qualifications

• Must have a TS clearance at time of application.
• Experience with space operations and FMS policies is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering/computing field.

Responsibilities

• Integrate US Space Force mission-area programs into FMS to export to partners.
• Lead TRFD activities and ensure compliance with Air Force/DoD policies.
• Translate operational needs into technical requirements and system specs.
• Prepare memos, TRFD packets, and compliance documents for release decisions.
• Present briefings to executive leadership on milestones, TRFD status, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with program offices, foreign disclosure officers, contracting, and legal teams.
• Maintain knowledge of acquisition lifecycle and FMS processes to advise planning and scheduling.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies and implementation plans.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder coordination

Export compliance

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

MS Office

Documentation tools

Job description

Apogee Engineering, LLC in Arlington, VA, seeks a Missile Warning Systems Engineer with Foreign Military Sales experience to join a dynamic space security team. You will integrate U.S.

Space Force mission-area programs into the FMS enterprise, coordinate TRFD activities, and translate customer needs into technical requirements for exportability. The role requires a TS clearance, 6+ years in space operations, and 3+ years in the mission area.