Senior Land Systems Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Understand Department of War land systems architectures, emerging capabilities, and technologies .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in land systems architectures and emerging capabilities, with a strong focus on program analysis, risk assessment, and communication of technical information to executive leadership. Proficient in developing tailored plans for engagement and integrating program analysis within the Department of War's operational framework.

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11+ Years ExperienceSecret ClearanceTest And Evaluation (T&E)Measures Of Performance (MOP) / Measures Of Effectiveness (MOE)Digital Engineering (DE) Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

Program AnalysisRisk AssessmentTechnical EvaluationTest And Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP)Emerging Land SystemsAcquisition MilestonesPrototyping EffortsCommand And ControlMilitary Acquisition Professional QualificationIndependent Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPresentation SkillsAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceMilitary Acquisition Professional Qualification

Industry Keywords

Department Of WarJoint WarfighterArmy EvaluatorArmy Evaluation Center (AEC)U.S. Army Test And Evaluation Command (ATEC)Future Vertical Lift (FVL)XM-30 Combat VehicleFuture Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand Department of War land systems architectures, emerging capabilities, and technologies
Engage with land acquisition programs, prototyping efforts, and concepts
Provide independent analysis of program status, technological maturation, and risk areas
Analyze programs and characterize risk tied to acquisition milestones
Collaborate with land programs to understand program plans, acquisition plans, technical approach and maturity, schedules, and risks
Present program status to Office of the Undersecretary of War (Research and Engineering) leadership
Communicate program status, issues, risks, and plans to executive leadership in narrative, briefing, and oral form
Evaluate technology and engineering capabilities central to land programs and their impact on the Joint Warfighter
Independently develop expertise on programs and technologies
Develop and execute tailored plans to facilitate DTE&A engagement
Apply best practices from across DTE&A
Integrate program analysis into the overall team view of Department of War systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

11+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree required; master's preferred
Secret clearance required
Experience with emerging land systems and innovative capabilities
Experience with both Department of War and commercial sectors
Experience in one or more of Test and Evaluation (T&E), command and control, US Army Future Vertical Lift (FVL), XM-30 Combat Vehicle, or Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)
Army Evaluator familiar with the Army Evaluation Center (AEC) and U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)
Experience with Measures of Performance (MOP) / Measures of Effectiveness (MOE)
Experience developing and/or reviewing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP)
Digital Engineering (DE) tools experience desired
Technical and test and evaluation experience
Military Acquisition Professional qualification optional

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Single accrual leave plan
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Flexible work hours and personal needs management