National Security Systems Engineer — Lab & Field

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a qualified Systems Engineer to support national security programs in California. You will develop, review, and maintain technical documents, procedures, and test results in lab, shipboard, and field environments.

Active Secret clearance is required; a Bachelors in engineering and 3 years of systems engineering experience are expected. You must communicate clearly with government personnel and be willing to travel CONUS/OCONUS for shipboard and

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3 years of systems engineering experience.
• Ability to follow and execute technical procedures in lab, shipboard, or simulated environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical teams, Government personnel, and program stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel for field support including shipboard or waterfront

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, revise, and update technical documents using Microsoft Word, ensuring content reflects recommended changes, baselines, source materials, and Government direction.
• Evaluate source materials and assess downstream impacts to existing technical documents, procedures, manuals, training documentation, installation guides, test procedures, and related technical products.
• Review technical documents for accuracy, readability, formatting, consistency, and compliance; provide detailed technical editing feedback and recommendations.
• Execute and validate step-by-step technical procedures in a lab, shipboard, or simulated environment, including SWEF and shipboard tasking, to confirm procedural accuracy and technical usability.
• Install, configure, and maintain software in a computer laboratory environment; conduct software testing and verify system integration per instructions and program direction.
• Investigate and document software, hardware, and integration anomalies and prepare technical reports, test results, and engineering recommendations.
• Support weekly branch/project meetings by providing clear status updates and supporting PowerPoint-based technical or schedule updates as required.
• Provide planned and emergent field support, including shipboard or waterfront support, to help resolve system anomalies and maintain fleet readiness.
• Travel CONUS/OCONUS as required, with trips up to two to four weeks, including shipboard installation or ISEA support events.
• Ensure assigned work complies with Government direction, documentation requirements, security requirements, program schedules, and ISEA objectives.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a qualified Systems Engineer to support national security programs in California. You will develop, review, and maintain technical documents, procedures, and test results in lab, shipboard, and field environments.

Active Secret clearance is required; a Bachelors in engineering and 3 years of systems engineering experience are expected. You must communicate clearly with government personnel and be willing to travel CONUS/OCONUS for shipboard and