Senior Program Engineer

Credence

Eglin Air Force Base (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Disability (Short Term & Long Term)

Training & Development

Job summary

Credence is seeking a Senior Program Engineer to support the Long-Range Systems Division (AFLCMC/EBJ) at Eglin AFB in Florida. The role focuses on requirements development, technical analysis, systems integration, and program support for complex defense systems.

You will work on DoD acquisition activities, prepare technical documentation, perform trade studies, and participate in critical reviews, all while maintaining a TS clearance.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance required.
ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 20+ years of relevant experience or a master’s with 15+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in test and integration engineering and weapons system programs.
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and systems engineering principles.

Responsibilities

Support DoD acquisition activities across requirements, architecture, design, integration, test, and verification.
Develop and maintain engineering plans, reports, and review artifacts.
Evaluate mission needs, user requirements, system concepts, and capability gaps.
Conduct trade studies, cost analyses, risk assessments, and modeling/simulation for program decisions.
Review proposals and design data for technical feasibility and accuracy.
Provide AoA support using government tools and methods.
Assist in system integration, upgrades, and simulator evaluations.
Participate in CDRs, TRAs, TIMs, and readiness assessments.

Skills

Active Top Secret clearance

DoD acquisition experience

Systems engineering

Test and integration experience

Technical communication

Education

ABET-accredited BS in related discipline

MS in related discipline

Job description

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver on a scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Position Summary

Credence has an immediate need for a Senior Program Engineer supporting the Long-Range Systems Division, (AFLCMC/EBJ)atEglin AFB, Florida.The Long-Range Systems Division, AFLCMC/EBJ, has responsibility for developing, producing, and sustaining the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM), JASSM-Extended Range (JASSM-ER), the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), and any new Long-Range air delivered systems. This role focuses on requirements development, technical analysis, systems integration, engineering documentation, and program support for complex defense systems.

This job is onsite at Eglin AFB, FL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the duties listed below:

Support engineering activities across all phases of DoD acquisition, including requirements, architecture, design, integration, test, and verification/validation.

Develop and maintain technical documentation such as engineering plans, reports, briefings, and review artifacts.

Evaluate mission needs, user requirements, system concepts, and capability gaps.

Conduct trade studies, cost analyses, risk assessments, and modeling/simulation to support program decisions.

Review proposals, modifications, design data, drawings, and system performance results for technical accuracy and feasibility.

Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) using government‑approved tools and methods.

Provide engineering support for system integration, upgrades, training systems, and simulator evaluations.

Participate in technical reviews such as CDRs, TRAs, TIMs, and readiness assessments.

Assist in source selection activities in an advisory capacity (non‑decision‑making).

Provide program engineering support for acquisition, development, testing, deployment, sustainment, and risk management.

Prepare technical presentations, reports, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.

Must have an active or current Top Secret security clearance.

Bachelor of Science degree in a related discipline from an ABET accredited college or university and twenty (20) years of relevant experience

Or a master’s degree in a related discipline and at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.

Must have test and integration engineering experience.

Experience in weapons test and platform integration.

Prior support of weapon system acquisition programs or advanced test/evaluation environments.

Experience supporting DoD systems, acquisition programs, or weapon system engineering preferred.

Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements development, risk management, and verification/validation.

Familiarity with DoDI 5000.02 and Air Force acquisition processes is a plus.

Ability to analyze complex technical data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Why This Role Matters

Real-World Impact— Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-being.