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This work spans requirements analysis through disposal and includes support to international programs and FMS.\r\nEssential Job Functions:\r\nDuties include, but not limited to:\r\nProvide engineering and technical expertise across all acquisition phases: requirements definition, design, integration, verification/validation, deployment, and sustainment.\r\nDevelop and maintain engineering documentation such as Systems Engineering Plans, technical reviews, audits, and interchange meeting materials (e.g., CDR, TIMs).\r\nConduct trade studies on performance, cost, producibility, maintainability, and risk; support simulation studies and system effectiveness modeling.\r\nPerform proposal and modification evaluations for technical feasibility and cost effectiveness.\r\nSupport developmental planning, AoAs, mission needs analysis, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, and system comparison studies per DoD 5000-series guidance.\r\nProvide engineering assessments for training systems, simulators, integration requirements, and system readiness reviews.\r\nSupport source selection activities in a nondecisionmaking advisory role, including documentation development and proposal reviews.\r\nProduce technical trade studies, integration documentation, and munitions-related engineering products; support risk management and milestone review preparation.\r\nDeliver systems engineering support for program oversight, configuration management, requirements management, and interface management; utilize tools such as DOORS.\r\nProvide program engineering support for evaluations, testing, portfolio reviews, and recommendations to improve system performance and compliance with specifications.\r\nRequired Skills:\r\nDue to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, US Citizenship is required.\r\nTop Secret Clearance\r\nBachelor's degree from an ABETaccredited engineering program + 15 years relevant experience; or Master's degree + 10 years of relevant experience; or PhD+ 5 year of relevant experience.\r\nDesired Skills:\r\nExperience supporting Air Force or DoD weapon system acquisition programs\r\nExperience supporting ACAT I or ACAT II programs\r\nTechnical Skills\r\nDoD and Air Force acquisition policy and reporting\r\nACAT I, II, and III program execution\r\nDAMIR, EDA, PMRT, CRIS\r\nCost, schedule, and performance management\r\nRisk management planning and execution\r\nAcquisition strategy and milestone documentation\r\nBusiness Case Analysis and trade study development\r\nSystems Engineer experience","company":"DCS","rawCompany":"dcs","city":"Eglin Air Force Base","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-03T01:12:56.711Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Acquisition Program Systems Engineer","description":"DCShas an exciting opportunity for an experiencedSenior Acquisition Program Systems Engineerto support the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems, including missiles, bombs, warheads, seekers/sensors, countermeasures, training systems, radars, explosive devices, and related support equipment. 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