Returning Candidate? Log back in! SLCM-N Systems Engineer (Test & Evaluation Lead) Job Locations US-DC | US-FL-Cape Canaveral | US-GA-Kings Bay ID 2025-19643 Category Program Analysis Security Clearance Requirement Secret Type Regular Full-Time Level Senior 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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

 

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

 

SPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. The position is in support of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

 

SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Test and Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support the Navy’s Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) Program within SSP. This position will serve as the lead support to the government SLCM-N Test & Evaluation (T&E) Branch, overseeing a team responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of T&E activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, systems engineering, and program management expertise, ensuring effective integration of contractor efforts, risk management, and test planning. This position will likely be based in Washington, D.C., but may also be supported from Cape Canaveral, FL, or Kings Bay, GA.

 

Washington DC Pay Transparency Range: $145,000 - $180,000

Responsibilities

The Senior T&E Engineer will lead a team providing direct support to the government SLCM-N Test & Evaluation Branch, overseeing the planning, execution, and integration of T&E activities. This role involves monitoring, tracking, and assessing prime contractor and subsystem progress, identifying risks, and developing mitigation strategies. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program objectives and ensure alignment between test, engineering, and programmatic efforts. Additionally, they will be responsible for preparing high-level briefings, reports, and presentations for Navy leadership, as well as providing expert analysis and recommendations during technical and program-wide meetings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 

Active DoD SECRET security clearance.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.8-10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years of DoD T&E experience.Experience with Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessments (DTE&A).Demonstrated ability to lead small teams in a T&E or engineering environment.

Desired Qualifications: 

 

Experience developing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs).3+ years of Developmental T&E and/or Operational T&E experience.Experience with DoD Weapon System T&E.Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.Experience supporting ACAT 1D programs or other large-scale defense projects. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Application FAQs

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