Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a systems engineering professional to join a high‑performing team supporting U.S. Air Force weapon system acquisition and sustainment programs.

You will collaborate with government staff to develop acquisition and sustainment strategies and plans across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include preparing engineering analyses and acquisition documents, reviewing technical evaluations, and participating in design reviews and program meetings.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree plus 6+ years of engineering experience; Master’s may substitute for 2 years.
• Experience with acquisition planning, engineering evaluations, and lifecycle programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/coordinate engineering analysis reports and RFI/RFP packages.
• Review documents for engineering support including analyses and airworthiness.
• Analyze requirements, designs, integration, tests, and deficiencies; propose fixes.
• Attend technical meetings, design reviews, and program management reviews.

Skills

Security clearance

Engineering experience

Acquisition planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree may substitute for 2 years experience

Job description

Job Family: Systems Engineering

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do

Join a high-performing team supporting important U.S. Air Force weapon system acquisition and sustainment programs. Collaborate with the government program office staff and other stakeholders to develop acquisition and sustainment strategies and plans. Assist the Government in milestone preparation across all stages/phases of the product lifecycle. Assist the Government in the engineering evaluation of prime/subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues, including evaluations of Advance Change Study Notices (ACSNs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Contractor Change Proposals (CCPs), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bulletins, and related documents.

Responsibilities may include

• Prepare/coordinate engineering analysis reports and draft acquisition planning documentation, including RFI/RFQ/RFP packages and required review boards.
• Perform functions and review/produce documents necessary for engineering support, including technical evaluations, engineering studies, engineering reports/analyses, and airworthiness products.
• Analyze equipment/software requirements, designs, integration, tests, and deficiencies, and recommend equipment/software deficiency solutions.
• Participates in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program management reviews, certification working groups, and other technical meetings, as required.

What You Will Need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse Bachelor's Degree SIX (6) years related engineering experience; a Master's degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years' engineering experience

What Would Be Nice To Have

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification (Level I - Level III) and Certification in Engineering an Technical Management (ETM), Engineering (ENG), and/or equivalent. Experience in aircraft development, production, and/or modernization programs is highly desired. Air Force weapon system acquisition/program office experience

The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com