Senior Onsite Systems Engineer - Weaponry Oversight

Strategic Systems Programs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Systems Programs is seeking a senior onsite technical authority and interdisciplinary professional engineer to lead government oversight of weapon systems at the production facility. The role governs engineering baselines, verifies contractor data packages, and enforces technical policies across drawings and specifications.

You will assess complex production issues, approve waivers, and supervise supplier performance to strengthen the industrial base.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in engineering with ABET accreditation or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience performing advanced engineering analysis, production oversight, and baseline management.
• Ability to independently evaluate, test, and deliver hardware or technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior onsite technical authority at the production facility for government oversight of weapon systems and end items.
• Govern the engineering baseline and verify contractor adherence to technical data packages and policies.
• Evaluate complex production issues and approve or reject waivers and nonconforming hardware dispositions.
• Oversee manufacturing efficiencies and supply chain technical performance, including lower-tier suppliers.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and engineering changes with input on labor hours, materials, and production impact.
• Oversee hardware configuration audits, initial inspections, and acceptance reviews to verify compliance.

Skills

Senior engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Technical authority

Government oversight

Supplier quality management

Engineering change evaluation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE licensure / EI pathway

Job description

Strategic Systems Programs is seeking a senior onsite technical authority and interdisciplinary professional engineer to lead government oversight of weapon systems at the production facility. The role governs engineering baselines, verifies contractor data packages, and enforces technical policies across drawings and specifications.

You will assess complex production issues, approve waivers, and supervise supplier performance to strengthen the industrial base.