Production Engineer in Annandale

Energy Jobline ZR; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Production Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's Washington, DC office.

The role covers production engineering for surface navy weapons, including evaluation of ECPs and obsolescence, with guidance to program stakeholders across air defense, missile defense, and anti-surface warfare domains. The successful candidate will contribute to a robust compensation package and career growth within the Integrated Warfare Systems Group, handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in production engineering for Surface Navy weapons systems.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with requirements analysis and inter-agency coordination.
• Experience with obsolescence management.

Responsibilities

• Support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC.
• Develop, field, and sustain production engineering for Surface Navy weapons systems.
• Coordinate ECPs and evaluate obsolescence impact on ship construction.
• Provide production recommendations to program stakeholders.
• Work on Surface Navy weapons in Air Defense, Missile Defense and ASW domains.

Skills

Production engineering

Risk management

Obsolescence management

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex 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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted. #FC #Dice

Comprising more than 130 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise across program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life‑cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy's Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Mission Systems, Maritime and Munitions, as well as clients at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, and the Office of Naval Research.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Production Enigneer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC.

The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally superior weapons systems / combat systems and providing the full spectrum of production engineering support, including overssing Government-led production management efforts, coordinating new ship construction requirements, evaluating obsolescence and impact of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) on new ship construction, and providing production recommendations to program stakeholders. Position responsibilities include provision of effective systems and production engineering for Surface Navy weapons in the areas of Air Defense, Missile Defense, and Anti-Surface Warfare including, but not limited to, Standard Missile (SM) variants, Surface Missile Systems, and Vertical Launch System (VLS) across multiple ship classes.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related technical field
• At least ten (10) years of experience in conducting detailed, complex engineering activities associated with engineering systems, capabilities, and activities for Surface Navy Weapons Systems
• Demonstrated experience with functional and system level requirements analysis, requirements , and technical community review, including inter-agency and Joint Service program cooperation and solutions
• Demonstrated experience with production engineering, risk management, and obsolescence management
• Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Additional Qualifications

• Master's degree in an Engineering or related technical field
• Demonstrated experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• Demonstrated experience providing technical support for Naval Science & Technology (S&T) and/or Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) programs

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000.00/Yr.