Senior Program Systems Engineer

Credence; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Credence in Florida is seeking a Senior Program Systems Engineer to support the AFLCMC/EBZ at Eglin AFB. You will lead systems engineering across the DoD acquisition lifecycle, from requirements analysis to verification, and collaborate with program management, logistics, cybersecurity, and other teams.

The role requires a Top-Secret clearance, a BS or MS in a related field, and extensive hands-on experience in DoD programs, requirements management (DOORS), SysML, and configuration management.

Qualifications

• Top-Secret security clearance required
• BS in a related discipline with 20+ years of experience or MS with 15+ years
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments
• Experience with system development, integration, and/or sustainment
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS or similar) and modeling tools (SysML or similar)
• Risk management and technical problem-solving
• Configuration management and technical documentation

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering activities across all DoD acquisition lifecycle phases
• Develop requirements, analyze traceability, and verify system performance
• Conduct system design, integration, and technical analysis
• Develop and review technical documentation and interface documents
• Support technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and program milestones
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
• Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and decision-making

Skills

Systems engineering

DoD acquisition

Requirements analysis

SysML

DOORS

Risk management

Configuration management

Technical documentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in related discipline

Master of Science in related discipline

Tools

DOORS

SysML tools

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 Systems Engineer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Disruptive Futuresdivision (AFLCMC/EBZ) at Eglin AFB, Florida. This position provides the knowledge and experience to efficiently and effectively deliver weapons systems engineering capabilities in support of the acquisition process. The division is in a uniquely qualified and independent position as an arm of the AF Armament Directorate by its ability to utilize the expertise of the entire AF armament enterprise to hone requirements discussions, guide and evaluate technology developments, analyze new concepts/tradespace, execute and coordinate rapid demonstrations, and capture/propagate lessons learned from across the DoD, its industry partners, and non-traditional sources.

Our Systems Engineers apply and execute the following technical processes: requirements definition and analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification and validation, transition, decision analysis, technical planning, technical assessment, requirements management, risk management, configuration management, technical data management, and interface management.

This job is onsite at Eglin AFB, FL.

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

• Support systems engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification
• Conduct system design, integration, and technical analysis activities
• Develop and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface documents, and engineering reports
• Support technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) and program milestone activities
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
• Analyze system performance and recommend design or process improvements
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
• Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making

• A minimum of a Top-Secret security clearance is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a related discipline 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.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments
• Experience supporting system development, integration, and/or sustainment activities
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS or similar) and modeling tools (SysML or similar)
• Risk management and technical problem-solving
• Configuration management and technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program.
• Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series

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.
• Growth-Oriented Environment- Learn from technical leaders, innovate within Agentic AI, and mentor those around you in AI best practices.
• Culture of Empowerment- You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, trust, collaboration, and mission success.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by technology and its people!

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development