Senior Engineer – Directed Energy (HPM Systems)

CareerArc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

System Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Principal Engineer to support the Naval Sea Systems Command, focusing on shipboard high-power microwave (HPM) weapon systems. You will advise senior government personnel during development, testing, and fielding, translating research into actionable plans.

The role is based primarily in the DC or Dahlgren, VA area, requiring DoD TS/SCI clearance and a track record in RF/HPM design, testing, and program oversight.

Qualifications

• MS degree in engineering, science, or a technical field from an accredited institution.
• 15 years of experience in HPM or pulsed power systems development and testing.
• 10 years directing engineering activities on engineering support contracts.
• DoD TS/SCI clearance and ability to maintain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME support to Naval Sea Systems Command on shipboard HPM weapon systems.
• Keep senior government leadership informed of latest developments and analyze S&T applicability.

Skills

HPM / pulsed power design

RF / microwave design

System integration

Program management

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Master of Science (MS) in engineering/scientific/technical discipline

Job description

System Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Principal Engineer to support the Naval Sea Systems Command, focusing on shipboard high-power microwave (HPM) weapon systems. You will advise senior government personnel during development, testing, and fielding, translating research into actionable plans.

The role is based primarily in the DC or Dahlgren, VA area, requiring DoD TS/SCI clearance and a track record in RF/HPM design, testing, and program oversight.