Senior Systems Engineer & Program Lead

NAVWAR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVWAR in Washington, DC seeks a seasoned engineer to lead systems engineering across the acquisition lifecycle. The role directs multidisciplinary teams, guides design, development, test & evaluation, integration, and in-service engineering to deliver mission-focused solutions.

The successful candidate will serve as an expert adviser to senior leadership, ensure system readiness, and apply lessons learned to maximize programmatic alignment and efficiencies across the technical domain.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 or NH-03 in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector.
• Leading systems engineering efforts across acquisition lifecycle; design, development, test & evaluation, integration, or in-service engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional engineering and scientific work with multiple engineering series.
• Oversee acquisition development, fielding, and sustainment including standardization, configuration management, and risk management.
• Direct and advise on engineering studies, projects, and experiments.

Skills

Systems engineering

Engineering leadership

Test & evaluation

System integration

Mission readiness

Job description

NAVWAR in Washington, DC seeks a seasoned engineer to lead systems engineering across the acquisition lifecycle. The role directs multidisciplinary teams, guides design, development, test & evaluation, integration, and in-service engineering to deliver mission-focused solutions.

The successful candidate will serve as an expert adviser to senior leadership, ensure system readiness, and apply lessons learned to maximize programmatic alignment and efficiencies across the technical domain.