Missile Defense Program Office Systems Engineer
Job in
Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, 22448, USA
Listed on 2026-05-28
Listing for:
BecTech, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-28
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is a program office role, rather than a software development role. As such, the individual does not perform technical work but rather supports it through a holistic understanding of the weapon system, software requirements, performance metrics, etc. The ideal candidate is a keen learner who asks questions for better understanding.
What You Will Be Doing
- Responsible for Surface to Air Missile Communications support for Radio Frequency missile communications components.
- Operational and technical support to integrate existing and developing operational command and control systems.
- Develop and document system architectures and functions in applicable Interface Control Documents, specifically the interface document.
- Provide performance assessment and verification (PAV) support to the Systems Engineer for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program Office.
- PAV processes and plan development, monitor and implement plans to assess and verify system performance
- US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree (STEM)
- 7+ years of experience working on DOD or missile defense software programs
- Works Independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks
- Ability to apply engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
- Understanding of how to provide programmatic oversight of a major weapons system. Experience in radio frequency concepts, components, development and integration within the missile sections.
- Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems
- Experience with Missile System Software Development
- Technical experience in one of the following areas:
Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications, etc.
A team of Talented and mission oriented professional federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get missile defense capability out to the Fleet. This is a team of the best and brightest Engineers and scientists our country has to offer. You'll be surrounded by teammates who are part of Dominating the All-Domain Battlespace.
The Engineers on our team are not limited to the status quo. Our team is always looking for better ways to do things- BIG things, little things, anything, and everything. We always ask the question, "How can we improve this?"
Ada Specifications
- Detail any physical or mental requirements associated with an individual being able to successfully perform the duties of the job, examples are provided below.
- Will be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time.
- Work environment office building indoors.
- Stressful environment must be able to reasonably handle changing and stressful environment.
- Must be able to interact with clients on a daily basis.
- 100% onsite
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