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NAVAIR Systems Engineer, Senior

Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site

location_on2450, Camino del Rio North, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92108, United States

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About American Systems

American Systems is an employee-owned federal government contractor dedicated to supporting national priority programs. We deliver strategic solutions across Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

About the Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer supporting NAVAIR, you will collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge systems, enhancing national security, and driving technological advancement for the nation.

In this position, you will perform software systems engineering for the acquisition, development, and sustainment of programs supporting aircraft and weapons systems. Your day-to-day work involves evaluating system resources, software requirements, and designs, as well as overseeing software definition, coding, unit testing, integration, and delivery. You will actively participate in the full software life-cycle, from requirements analysis through detailed design, integration, and test phases.

You will serve as a key contributor to System Engineering Technical Reviews (SRRs, SSRs, PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, etc.), ensuring all work products meet Government standards. Additionally, you will review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) products, support the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process, and assist in the development of Statements of Work and technical evaluations of contractor proposals.

Hiring Process

Candidates must possess a current DoD Secret clearance and be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. The selection process will evaluate your technical background in DoD aircraft or weapons systems, your communication skills, and your critical thinking abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, sex, disability status, or veteran status.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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2450, Camino del Rio North, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92108, United States

San Diego, California

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circlePerform software systems engineering for acquisition, development, and sustainment of aircraft and weapons systems
  • check_circleSupport the Engineering Change Proposal process and Statement of Work development
  • check_circleConduct reviews of Contract Data Requirements List products and support technical evaluations of contractor proposals
  • check_circleReview and comment on proposed system requirements to verify alignment with program objectives
  • check_circleParticipate in System Engineering Technical Reviews to evaluate work products against Government standards
  • check_circleConduct system resource, requirements, and design evaluations throughout the software development lifecycle
  • check_circleExecute software definition, coding, unit testing, integration testing, and independent verification activities

Requirements

  • verifiedCurrent DoD Secret clearance
  • verifiedMust be a U.S. Citizen
  • verifiedBS or BA degree in a Technical Discipline
  • verifiedAt least five (5) years of experience in Software/Systems Engineering supporting DoD aircraft, weapons, mission, or support systems
  • verifiedMH-60R/S experience

Nice to Have

Experience with DOD-STD-2167A/MIL-STD-498/IEEE 12207. Experience with Systems Software, Systems-of-Systems engineering, model-based systems engineering, or systems safety & reliability. Experience in military aircraft avionic systems and software.

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

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Supporting national priorities since 1975. We know what's at stake.®

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned firm based in McLean, Virginia, specializing in IT services and IT consulting for the federal government. Established in 1975, the organization delivers strategic solutions across information technology, test and evaluation, program mission support, engineering and analysis, and training sectors. The company maintains a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees distributed throughout the United States, enabling it to address both current and emerging requirements for its clients. The firm primarily serves the government sector with a specific focus on defense, intelligence, federal law enforcement, and healthcare operations. Its operational model emphasizes anticipating client needs and responding with agility to support national priority programs. By maintaining a broad national footprint, AMERICAN SYSTEMS ensures consistent delivery of mission-critical capabilities to federal agencies requiring robust technical and analytical support.
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5+ yrs (Senior)

Job Type

Full-Time

Skills Required

Software Systems EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentSoftware Requirements EvaluationDesign EvaluationCodeUnit Test

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