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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Air Systems Analyst

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Work within the Office of the Undersecretary of War (Research and Engineering) focused on aircraft and air-launched weapon systems architectures, emerging capabilities, and technologies .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Systems Engineering and Test & Evaluation for aircraft and air-launched weapon systems, with a strong focus on program analysis, risk assessment, and technology evaluation. Proven ability to communicate complex program statuses and risks to executive leadership effectively.

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Systems EngineeringTest & EvaluationProgram AnalysisRisk AssessmentTechnical Performance Measures

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Hard Skills
Systems Engineering Technical ReviewsPreliminary Design ReviewCritical Design ReviewCritical Technical ParametersMeasures of PerformanceMeasures of EffectivenessSystems Engineering PlansTest and Evaluation Master PlansEmerging Aircraft SystemsAir-Launched Weapon Systems
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical Thinking
Tools & Technologies
Digital Engineering Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Top Secret with SCI ClearanceMilitary Acquisition Professional (Optional)
Industry Keywords
Department of WarJoint WarfighterDTE&A EngagementGovernment Test CentersService Systems Development Centers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work within the Office of the Undersecretary of War (Research and Engineering) focused on aircraft and air-launched weapon systems architectures, emerging capabilities, and technologies
  • Engage with aircraft and air-launched weapon systems acquisition programs, prototyping efforts, and concepts
  • Provide independent analysis of program status, technological maturation, and risk areas
  • Analyze programs and characterize risks tied to program acquisition milestones
  • Collaborate with programs across the Department of War to understand program plans, acquisition plans, technical approach and maturity, schedule, and risks
  • Present program status to OUSW(R&E) leadership
  • Communicate program status, issues, risks, and plans to executive leadership in narrative, briefing, and oral form
  • Evaluate technology and engineering capabilities central to aircraft and air-launched weapon programs
  • Assess how aircraft and air-launched weapon capabilities impact and support the Joint Warfighter
  • Become an expert on assigned programs and technologies
  • Develop and execute a tailored plan to facilitate DTE&A engagement
  • Apply best practices from across DTE&A
  • Integrate program analysis into the overall team view of Department of War aircraft and air-launched weapon systems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 11+ years of experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Top Secret with SCI clearance
  • Engineer familiar with Government test centers and Service systems development centers
  • Experience conducting or assessing Systems Engineering Technical Reviews, including Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review
  • Experience with Critical Technical Parameters, Technical Performance Measures, and Measures of Performance/Measures of Effectiveness
  • Experience developing and/or reviewing Systems Engineering Plans
  • Experience developing and/or reviewing Test and Evaluation Master Plans
  • Recent work with emerging aircraft and air-launched weapon systems in Systems Engineering, Test and Evaluation, or aircraft/air-launched weapon system development and testing
  • Technical and Test & Evaluation experience
  • Digital Engineering tool experience desired
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Military Acquisition Professional optional
  • USAF or USN Test Pilot School Graduate optional

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Flexibility managing work hours and personal needs
  • Single accrual leave plan
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement plans
  • Insurance programs
  • Education and training assistance