Systems Engineer

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

SPA’s Air Force and Army Programs Portfolio provides aviation-focused analysis and program management for life-cycle systems engineering and logistics support, rapid capabilities development and fielding, cyber warfare operations, nuclear C3, and integrated air and missile defense planning. We provide advanced studies, wargame development, and analysis to support materiel operations, supply strategies, and fleet readiness.

SPA has an immediate need for a Systems Engineer located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Responsibilities

Candidate will apply knowledge of systems engineering process, requirements analysis, system design process, system integration, requirements verification/validation, and Development Test/Operational Test (DT/OT) processes in conjunction with familiarity with defense acquisition. Provide technical management of DoD contractors and manage the technical execution and evaluation of DoD systems, subsystems, and components during development. Evaluate technical proposals and provide advice on the evaluation of technical proposals. Perform technical risk management and apply ability and knowledge to develop technical engineering programs, plans, and objectives. Help establish technical milestones for the progress of assigned systems through the total acquisition lifecycle. Plan, program, coordinate, and control the technical executions of engineering functions to meet program requirements. Make formal and informal presentations and prepare technical reports and papers in the technical areas of expertise, and participate in conferences and discussions relating to assigned systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of relevant DoD experience; within the past 4 years, have 2 years of experience in a special access DoD acquisition program as a sub-system lead engineer within a recognized ACAT I program office
• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Active secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance