Systems Engineer - Expeditionary Medicine (ExMed)

Joint Research and Development; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberm

Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Joint Research and Development seeks a Systems Engineer - Expeditionary Medicine to provide technical, analytical, and systems engineering support to the ExMed Family of Systems and FDPMUs.

The role applies broad technical knowledge of CBRN defense, medical systems, systems engineering, and Navy expeditionary operations to support requirements analysis, system evaluation, developmental testing, and integration activities.

Qualifications

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in systems engineering, requirements development, technical analysis, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting CBRN, medical systems, or expeditionary/operational programs is highly desirable.
• Program/Project Manager experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute individual and team assignments to meet project goals.
• Apply engineering procedures, analytical methods, and technical expertise to support the Expeditionary Medicine Family of Systems mission.
• Conduct requirements analysis, technical evaluations, and system assessments for medical and CBRN-related capabilities.
• Observe and document test events, demonstrations, and technology evaluations to support integration into Navy programs.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, technical publications, and system specifications across the Navy's Chemical and Biological Defense portfolio.
• Support development of technical documentation, standards, training materials, and acquisition artifacts for ExMed and CB Detection programs.
• Analyze system requirements, investigate solutions, assess alternatives, and support developmental test planning for medical systems.
• Leverage knowledge of Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary operations to inform system design, employment, and sustainment considerations.
• Assist CBRD Engineering Agents with technical reviews, data analysis, and engineering recommendations.
• Maintain awareness of ongoing NSWC IHD CBR research initiatives and emerging technologies.
• Travel up to 30 percent may be required.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Technical analysis

Engineering drawings interpretation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Security clearance

Education

BS in STEM

Job description

JRAD is seeking candidates for an immediate fill position supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Chemical, Biological, Radiological Detection (CBRD) Support Services. This is an onsite position but can be filled in either Indian Head, MD or Norfolk, VA.

The Systems Engineer - Expeditionary Medicine position will provide technical, analytical, and systems engineering support to the Expeditionary Medicine (ExMed) Family of Systems and the Navy's Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine Units (FDPMUs) and will apply broad technical knowledge of CBRN defense, medical systems, systems engineering, and Navy expeditionary operations to support requirements analysis, system evaluation, developmental testing, and integration activities. The role provides direct support to CBRD Engineering Agents across engineering, analysis, documentation, and test execution. The position requires independent judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate operational medical needs into engineering and acquisition artifacts.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute individual and team assignments to meet project goals.
• Apply engineering procedures, analytical methods, and technical expertise to support the Expeditionary Medicine Family of Systems mission.
• Conduct requirements analysis, technical evaluations, and system assessments for medical and CBRN‑related capabilities.
• Observe and document test events, demonstrations, and technology evaluations to support integration into Navy programs.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, technical publications, and system specifications across the Navy's Chemical and Biological Defense portfolio.
• Support development of technical documentation, standards, training materials, and acquisition artifacts for ExMed and CB Detection programs.
• Analyze system requirements, investigate solutions, assess alternatives, and support developmental test planning for medical systems.
• Leverage knowledge of Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary operations to inform system design, employment, and sustainment considerations.
• Assist CBRD Engineering Agents with technical reviews, data analysis, and engineering recommendations.
• Maintain awareness of ongoing NSWC IHD CBR research initiatives and emerging technologies.
• Travel up to 30 percent may be required.

Required Skills and Education

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in systems engineering, requirements development, technical analysis, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting CBRN, medical systems, or expeditionary/operational programs is highly desirable.
• Program/Project Manager experience highly desirable.
• Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal and written skills

Security Clearance

• SECRET

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.