Undersea Systems Acquisition & Prototyping Lead

Systems Planning & Analysis; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking an Undersea Acquisition Lead to work in Chantilly, Virginia. This role focuses on project management and technical oversight in Maritime acquisition efforts, requiring extensive experience in subsea engineering and naval systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a security clearance and a background in UUV programs, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary range offered is USD $220,000 - $250,000 annually, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 10–15 years of experience in naval systems.
• Deep understanding of UUV subsystems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project management in acquisition life-cycle.
• Lead technical tasks for prototype development.
• Serve as a liaison between government and vendors.
• Analyze and advise on technology performance.

Skills

Naval weapons systems

Subsea engineering

Maritime robotics

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or similar

Tools

Acoustic telemetry

Inertial navigation systems (INS)

Job description

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking an Undersea Acquisition Lead to work in Chantilly, Virginia. This role focuses on project management and technical oversight in Maritime acquisition efforts, requiring extensive experience in subsea engineering and naval systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a security clearance and a background in UUV programs, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary range offered is USD $220,000 - $250,000 annually, based on experience.