Weapons System Engineer

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University

Chantilly, VA, US
Base: $109,300.00 - $191,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Long range fires development programs
Systems engineering
Contract management
** The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Weapons System Engineer for an embedded role at the Strategic Capabilities Office in Chantilly, VA. The position involves leading long-range fires development programs, providing program management expertise, and advising on advanced weapon technologies. **

Job Summary

  • Plan and manage elements of long range fires development programs to improve existing capabilities or develop new capabilities to satisfy Department of Defense critical capability requirements.
  • Utilize project management, systems engineering, contract management, and acquisition best practices to transition advanced capabilities to a diverse set of mission partners.
  • Advise senior officials on topics related to Key Operational Problems (KOPs), novel operational concepts, Long Range Kill Chains, weapons technologies, to include propulsion, energetics, sensing, and guidance, navigation and control, and other advanced capabilities and technologies.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Weapons System Engineer for an embedded role at the Strategic Capabilities Office in Chantilly, VA. The position involves leading long-range fires development programs, providing program management expertise, and advising on advanced weapon technologies. **

Salary

Base: $109,300.00 - $191,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • long range fires development programs
  • systems engineering
  • contract management
  • acquisition best practices
  • advanced weapons systems
  • hypersonics
  • missile systems
  • kill chain architectures
  • command and control
  • propulsion and energetics
  • guidance, navigation, and control

Nice-to-have

  • novel operational concepts
  • intelligence community liaison
  • building partnerships
  • technology roadmaps

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
  • 14+ years of relevant experience (Senior Professional)
  • 5+ years of relevant experience (Advanced Professional)
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • U.S. citizen

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Not specified

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