NSW Engineer

Systems Planning & Analysis; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking an engineer to support NAVSEA's Naval Special Warfare Program Office in Panama City, FL. The role focuses on system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation development to enable warfighting capabilities.

The candidate will collaborate with government engineers and fleet stakeholders, conduct data analysis, and ensure compliance with Navy standards and program requirements through lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience supporting system testing, integration, or technical analysis in a DoD or Navy environment.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for Naval Special Warfare systems and programs.
• Assist with system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and configuration updates.
• Documentation development, data analysis, and coordination with government engineers and fleet stakeholders.
• Support engineering reviews, track technical issues.
• Ensure alignment with Navy standards and program requirements.

Skills

DoD/Navy experience

Systems engineering

Engineering documentation

Problem solving

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Overview

The Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology.

SPA is seeking an engineer to support NAVSEA's Naval Special Warfare Program Office.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical support for Naval Special Warfare systems and programs, including assisting with system integration, testing, troubleshooting, configuration updates, documentation development, data analysis, and coordination with government engineers and fleet stakeholders. Support engineering reviews, track technical issues, contribute to system lifecycle activities, and ensure alignment with applicable Navy standards and program requirements.

Work is fully onsite in Panama City, FL.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field and 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience supporting system testing, integration, or technical analysis in a DoD or Navy environment.
• Proficiency with engineering documentation, technical tools, and problem‑solving in a structured systems environment.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy systems, training systems, or fleet operational commands.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, configuration management, and requirements tracking.
• Background with test planning, data collection, or technical evaluation of complex systems.