Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs. We deliver timely, objective, and rigorous analysis, helping to solve our US and Allies' most challenging problems.

Powered by a wide-ranging set of differentiated capabilities, SPA is known for deep expertise in operational and programmatic areas. We enable our best and brightest teams to focus on the issue at hand, amplifying their mission-centric experience with our suite of leading-edge software tools, which are designed to customize every solution we deliver.

As a longtime trusted agent, SPA is known for Executing with Excellence. Our five-decade history of providing documented, exceptional quality is the foundation of the trust we establish with each client. Far from being a generic service provider, SPA is well known for innovative approaches that address each client’s unique needs with the expertise and attention they require.

SPA's awards include GovCon Contractor of the Year in 2022, Washington Post Top Workplace consecutively since 2014, and Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion for the past seven consecutive years.

We are growing rapidly, proud to be the service provider, teaming partner, and employer of choice. Join us!

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Systems Planning & Analysis

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**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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising over 125 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise in program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), as well as clients in PEO Ships, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR). #FC #Dice

**Responsibilities**

**We are seeking a Mid-level Systems Engineer to support Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division's (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic and Sensor Department.**

This role will bridge the gap between high-end Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities and Integrated Combat Systems (ICS). The successful candidate will apply systems engineering principles which includes requirements maturation, system-of-systems integration, and lifecycle validation.

**Anticipated Tasks Include**

-  Lead the technical analysis and integration of the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 variant into larger shipboard Combat Systems (e.g., Aegis), ensuring interoperability and mission success.

-  Drive the definition, decomposition, and traceability of system-level requirements. Translate high-level operational needs into detailed technical specifications for EW software and hardware components.

-  Act as a technical subject matter expert during formal reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), design sit-downs, and working groups, ensuring technical integrity across the program lifecycle.

-  Develop complex test scenarios within tactical simulation environments.

-  Execute simulation runs, identify system anomalies, and perform root-cause analysis to resolve integration blockers.

-  Collect, reduce, and analyze tactical data from simulation and test events. Draft formal technical reports and briefs that translate raw data into actionable engineering recommendations.

-  Support approximately one Test & Evaluation (T&E) event per month, validating that system performance meets established benchmarks in tactically relevant environments.

You must have the ability to work from NSWC Dahlgren full time and travel up to 25% to support off-site test events.

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications:**

-  Active DoD Secret Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

-  Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university in engineering or other technical discipline

-  5+ years of systems engineering experience

-  Demonstrated experience in requirements development, system design documentation, and the technical review process

-  Strong ability to analyze complex, multi-domain datasets and author formal, compliant technical reports, test plans, and executive briefs

-  Proven ability to develop system requirements and technical documentation

-  Strong capability to analyze complex datasets and translate them into formal, compliant test reports and briefs

**Desired Qualifications**

-  Experience with tactical simulators and ability to run test scenarios

-  EW or Navy Combat Systems knowledge or experience

-  Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS) or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies

Systems Engineer

TSC is an employee-owned, high technology company engaged in providing engineering services and specialized products to U.S. Government agencies and private industry.

TSC’s Engineering and Research support spans the system life cycle from advanced concept development through operations including integrated logistics support.

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

TSC is seeking an Intermediate Systems Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. This position supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), V Department

TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!

This position requires a flexible individual with experience performing system integration activities to ensure required amphibious navigation system alterations and upgrades are identified, properly integrated, and meet the design and installation requirements.

**Responsibilities Could Include:**

-  System and engineering support for the integration of AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) elements into certified AEGIS and BMD baselines.

-  Perform Combat System certification assessments in accordance with Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) combat system certification policy, including assessments of mission effectiveness, capabilities, and limitations to understand and characterize the risks associated with deployment of a Combat System.

-  Provide recommendations and assist in translating certification critical defects into operational risks, impacts, and guidance.

-  Gather, assess, and maintain artifacts that can be used as Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for certification.

-  Generate certification related documentation and briefing material including engineering assessment reports and status reports.

-  Communicate with, interact, and provide briefs to senior DoD/DoN personnel.

-  Provide recommendations to improve process, and tools to support an enterprise certification approach.

**Required Qualifications:**

-  Bachelors degree in a STEM or related field with industry experience (Masters degree and/or years of experience in lieu of a degree could be possible)

5-7 years of experience.

-  US Citizenship with current DoD Secret Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

-  General Surface Navy Combat Systems engineering experience.

-  Experience with Combat System, Warfare System or Element certification processes

-  Applicants should be detail oriented, highly organized with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: First Shift

Travel: Up to 5%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

**TSC Benefits:**

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Intermediate Systems Engineer

At Astrion, we deliver the difference that empowers our customers and nation to take on what's next. We are the transformative evolution of two prominent government services firms, ERC and Oasis Systems, each bringing a rich legacy of dedicated service to our nation's most critical communities. We stand as a partner for progress, providing cutting-edge services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success in the air, on the ground, and beyond.

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Astrion

**Overview**

**Midlevel Systems Engineer**

**Job Location: Dahlgren, VA**

**Job Status: **Full Time

**Clearance: **Secret

**Travel **: Up to 25%

**Salary: ** $110,000 - $130,000

We are looking for a driven **Systems Engineer ** to join our team in supporting the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 Electronic Warfare Spectrum Operations (EWSO) program. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between high-end Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities and Integrated Combat Systems. The successful candidate will apply core systems engineering principles, including requirements maturation, system-of-systems integration, and lifecycle validation, to ensure the warfighter has a resilient and effective EW suite. You will work directly with government stakeholders to mature the (V)7 variant, moving from abstract mission needs into validated tactical scenarios and data-backed performance analysis.

**Required Qualifications / Skills**

- United States Citizenship

- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is required.

- Minimum 5+ years (Journeyman) of systems engineering experience. Candidates with significant experience in Electronic Warfare or Combat Systems may be considered for a Senior Engineer level.

- Demonstrated experience in requirements development, system design documentation, and the technical review process.

- Strong ability to analyze complex, multi-domain datasets and author formal, compliant technical reports, test plans, and executive briefs.

- Proven ability to develop system requirements and technical documentation.

- Strong capability to analyze complex datasets and translate them into formal, compliant test reports and briefs.

- Comfortable working 100% on-site in a government lab environment and participating in high-level technical meetings.

**Preferred Qualifications / Skills**

- EW/Combat Systems: Direct experience with the AN/SLQ-32 family of systems or Aegis Weapon System integration.

- Specific Program Knowledge: Familiarity with Electronic Warfare (EW) mission areas and the SEWIP program.

- Experience with tactical simulators and the ability to run test scenarios.

- Self-Starter: Ability to troubleshoot simulation runs and technical issues independently with minimal guidance.

- Systems Integration: Experience with System-of-Systems (SoS) integration, specifically regarding sensor-to-shooter loops or electromagnetic spectrum operations.

- Testing Rigor: Experience defining "Success Criteria" and "Measures of Performance" (MOPs/MOEs) for complex, multi-domain system tests.

- Tools: Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.

**Responsibilities**

- Full Lifecycle Systems Engineering: Lead the technical analysis and integration of the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 variant into larger shipboard Combat Systems (e.g., Aegis), ensuring interoperability and mission success.

- Requirements Engineering: Drive the definition, decomposition, and traceability of system-level requirements. Translate high-level operational needs into detailed technical specifications for EW software and hardware components.

- Technical Stakeholder Management: Act as a technical subject matter expert during formal reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), design sit-downs, and working groups, ensuring technical integrity across the program lifecycle.

- Modeling & Simulation (M&S): Develop complex test scenarios within tactical simulation environments (such as TACSIM) to model AN/SLQ-32(V)7 performance against representative threats.

- System Validation & Troubleshooting: Execute simulation runs, identify system anomalies, and perform root-cause analysis to resolve integration blockers between EW suites and combat management systems.

- Data-Driven Decision Support: Collect, reduce, and analyze tactical data from simulation and test events. Draft formal technical reports and briefs that translate raw data into actionable engineering recommendations.

- Verification & Validation (V&V): Support approximately one Test & Evaluation (T&E) event per month, validating that system performance meets established benchmarks in tactically relevant environments.

#CJ

Midlevel Systems Engineer

**Overview**

**Aerospace Engineer - Midlevel**

**Job Location: **Dahlgren, Virginia

**Job Status: **Full Time

**Clearance: **Secret

**Salary: ** $110,000-$180,000

SEG is seeking enthusiastic candidates to be part of our threat missile modeling and simulation team. SEG provides an intellectually stimulating environment with excellent opportunities for technical and leadership growth. This position supports SEG’s Aerospace Branch which develops trajectory models and representations of adversary missile systems.

Salary and designation of mid- or senior-level is commensurate with experience.

**Required Qualifications / Skills**

- Candidates must be US citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

- Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related degree (advanced degrees preferred)

- Candidates must possess at least 5 years of work experience

- Candidates should demonstrate experience and capability in one or more of the following areas: analysis and modeling of ballistic missile, cruise missile, and/or hypersonic systems including flight dynamics, vehicle performance characterization, propulsion system design, supersonic/hypersonic aerodynamics prediction, guidance, navigation, control, and flight test data analysis

- Candidates must be familiar with MATLAB and/or Python programming languages

- Candidates must be able to communicate well through written documentation and oral presentations

**Preferred Qualifications / Skills**

- Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with the C++ programming language

- Candidates should possess an active DoD Secret clearance

**Responsibilities**

- Development of intelligence-based analytical models and tools to characterize and analyze threat ballistic missile, cruise missile, and hypersonic vehicle performance

- Development of aerodynamics, mass properties, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control inputs and modules

- Characterization of missile performance variation and uncertainty

- Modeling of threat missile excursions and execution of design trade studies

- Generation and evaluation of digital trajectory data using Six Degrees-of-Freedom (6-DOF) simulation tools

- Documentation and presentation of work to internal and external customers

- Support of ongoing activities in developing a high fidelity 6-DOF digital flight simulation environment

- Performing research and augmenting toolsets to enhance modeling techniques and improve current processes

#CJ

Aerospace Engineer - Midlevel

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