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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Our Integrated Warfare Systems Group comprises more than 100 staff that provide program and project management, systems and digital engineering, software, test & evaluation, product support, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT support to more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects in the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) and customers in Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Navy’s Team Submarine Office.#FC

We are seeking a Systems Engineer (SE) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Integrated Combat Systems Department (V).

You will assist in requirements engineering activities related to Coast Guard combat systems certification, such as review concepts, designs, assess specifications/requirements, perform system integration-related tasks, and conduct system verification and support certification activities.

You must have the ability to provide senior-level briefings and communications and have the ability to work from NSWC Dahlgren 5 days per week with some travel expected (up to 15%).

Do you excel at analysis and problem-solving techniques necessary to perform professional scientific/engineering work and excel in a team environment? If so, you may be a great fit to join our high performing team. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Coast Guard experience including demonstrated knowledge of Coast Guard ship classes and combat systems
• Ability to work onsite, up to full time, depending upon client needs
• 3+ years experience in Systems Engineering
• Ability to work from Dahlgren, VA area regularly
• Active DoD Secret Clearance