Senior systems engineer

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

Precise Systems is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the Production Integrated Product Team (IPT) within PMA-264. The successful candidate will provide systems engineering expertise and technical oversight in support of production, integration, verification, and delivery of complex naval aviation systems and associated capabilities. The Senior Systems Engineer will work closely with government program leadership, engineering teams, production stakeholders, prime contractors, and other support organizations to ensure technical requirements are properly implemented and maintained throughout the production lifecycle. Responsibilities include assessing system performance, monitoring technical risks and issues, reviewing engineering and production documentation, supporting configuration management, and coordinating the resolution of technical deficiencies that may affect production readiness, system quality, or delivery schedules. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in systems engineering, defense acquisition, and production support, with the ability to translate complex engineering information into actionable recommendations for government leadership.

This is a remote work position; however, employees must be able and willing to travel and provide in-office or on-site support as required by customer requirements, project demands, or business needs.

Duties:

• Provide senior-level systems engineering support to the PMA-264 Production IPT throughout production planning, execution, integration, verification, and delivery activities.
• Support the evaluation of system design maturity, production readiness, technical performance, and compliance with established system requirements.
• Review and assess engineering drawings, specifications, technical data packages, interface control documentation, and other program technical deliverables.
• Monitor technical risks, deficiencies, nonconformances, and production-related issues; coordinate corrective actions with government and contractor engineering teams.
• Support configuration management activities, including evaluation of engineering changes, deviations, waivers, and Requests for Variance (RFVs).
• Evaluate the technical impacts of proposed design changes on system performance, production processes, configuration baselines, and fleet readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, quality assurance, test, configuration management, and production personnel to resolve cross-functional issues.
• Support production reviews, technical interchange meetings, engineering working groups, readiness assessments, and program management reviews.
• Review contractor technical documentation and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, traceability, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Assist in tracking production milestones, technical deliverables, action items, and issue-resolution timelines to support program execution.
• Assess the impact of manufacturing and production constraints, component obsolescence, supply chain challenges, and technical deficiencies on program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Support system verification and validation activities to ensure production configurations satisfy approved requirements.
• Prepare technical assessments, status reports, briefings, and recommendations for PMA-264 leadership.
• Apply systems engineering principles across the system lifecycle to support technical baseline integrity, product quality, and successful transition to operational use.
• Perform additional engineering and program support tasks as directed by government leadership.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Required Experience:

• Significant professional experience in systems engineering supporting DoD, Department of the Navy, or other federal acquisition programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting production, integration, verification, or sustainment of complex defense systems.
• Experience reviewing engineering documentation, technical specifications, requirements, and system design changes.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, configuration management, and technical risk management.
• Experience coordinating technical issue resolution across multidisciplinary engineering and program management teams.
• Ability to evaluate technical information and develop clear, concise recommendations for government decision-makers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and leadership briefings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced program office environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting NAVAIR program offices, particularly PMA-264 or comparable naval aviation acquisition programs.
• Experience supporting a Production IPT or production engineering organization.
• Familiarity with Navy aviation systems, aircraft integration, and associated mission-system capabilities.
• Experience supporting production readiness reviews, technical reviews, engineering change proposals, and configuration audits.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and applicable NAVAIR engineering policies and procedures.
• Experience with technical data packages, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and contractor deliverable reviews.
• Experience with system verification and validation, test planning, and production acceptance activities.
• Familiarity with risk management, failure analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience coordinating with prime contractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), government engineering authorities, and logistics organizations.
• Active DoD security clearance.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $103,428.48-$168,071.28 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.