MA
$102,415 – $158,322
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a systems engineering role within the Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency, focused on next-generation air defense systems and their integration across development and testing. It suits engineers with experience in complex weapons system integration, interface management, and risk mitigation who want to contribute to homeland defense capabilities.
Our summary, not Missile Defense Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent education and experience in physical and mathematical sciences
- One year of specialized experience at GS-11 equivalent level
- Must meet at least 3 of 5 specialized experience areas: system-level integration for complex weapons, interface management, risk management, IAMD/C2 platform experience, or technical workforce leadership
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Experience with full development and production lifecycle of missile variants
- Experience across multiple interdependent programs