Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD 

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret 

Telework Eligible? No 

What You’ll Do:

As our Systems Engineer, Future Capabilities, you will provide critical technical leadership and systems engineering expertise for future capability initiatives within the PMA-271 Advanced Systems Team. The ideal candidate will bring a breadth of experience in communications and avionics systems engineering, along with familiarity with the DoD Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering analysis and evaluation of Future Naval Capabilities (FNC), Navy S&T initiatives, ONR projects, DARPA efforts, and SBIR proposals.
• Conduct technical capability gap analyses and mission needs assessments to inform program planning.
• Develop system architecture concepts, technical roadmaps, and engineering recommendations for future capabilities.
• Ensure technical performance standards are met and serve as a primary technical authority on S&T contracts.
• Provide engineering solutions and recommendations to resolve complex technical issues, and represent the program in technical forums, design reviews, and conferences.
• Coordinate input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Fleet representatives, OPNAV, and PMA-271 engineering teams to support POM Issue Sheets.
• Prepare, finalize, and submit technical documentation in support of the POM process.
• Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering tasks across the program lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and support staff.
• Perform additional engineering support as required by the program office.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

What You’ll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required. (An associate’s degree with 5 additional years of relevant engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.)
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 4 years in acquisition programs; at least 1 year must include program or project management responsibilities.
• Experience with the DoD POM process is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced systems engineering principles and practices across broad technical assignments.
• Strong knowledge of communications and avionics systems, particularly in Navy or DoD applications.
• Completion of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Intermediate-level management/leadership training (or equivalent) is desired.

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $155,000 - $175,000 annually, commensurate with an individual’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what’s right for the Warfighter—plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

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ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.