{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"20ef757df06e6b9520bcc5e8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/20ef757df06e6b9520bcc5e8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/20ef757df06e6b9520bcc5e8","title":"Acquisition Program Engineer","description":"OverviewAt Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success. Credence has an immediate need for an Acquisition Program Engineer at the journeyman level to support The Air Dominance Division, AFLCMC/EBA, has responsibility for developing, producing, and sustaining Counter-Air, Counter-Air Defense, and Aerial Targets (including control and payload systems) for our nation's warfighters and foreign military customers. The Division provides advanced, high-impact, highly classified armament technologies and capabilities to meet joint Air Force, Navy, and Army warfighter requirements and creates enduring Air Dominance through agile, innovative solutions.This job is onsite at Eglin AFB, FL.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the duties listed below:Conduct reviews of armament program portfolios to evaluate and recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs and processes, manage and sustain program technical baselines, and design and perform system-level tests to ensure subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specificationsPrepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective actions using the application of engineering principles; perform system validation, including development of criteria and proceduresAnalyze and evaluate results of major engineering weapon systems and provide technical recommendations to the GovernmentProvide system and program engineering, technical support, and technical training for acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, fielding, installation, operations oversight, and continued evolution of armament programs and initiativesSupport program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM) processesConduct and support engineering activities across the systems acquisition life cycle, including material solution analysis, technology development, engineering and manufacturing development, production and deployment, and operations and supportSupport requirements definition and analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification and validation, transition, decision analysis, requirements management, risk management, interface management, and configuration managementDevelop and prepare engineering and technical documentation, including systems engineering plans, technical review artifacts, written reports, briefings, audits, assessments, and other required program artifactsPlan, support, and execute technical reviews, audits, systems engineering technical reviews, assessments, interchange meetings, Critical Design Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, Reliability Technical Interchange Meetings, and associated entry/exit criteriaProduce architecture that assesses user needs, document planned and existing systems, identify deficiencies, develop alternative solutions, recommend solutions, and support implementation planningProvide developmental planning support, including evaluation of military missions, mission needs, and related requirements documentationCompare existing or derivative systems against mission needs and requirements, considering operational requirements, system interactions, life cycle costs, logistics supportability, and human factorsPlan the integration of existing engineering technologies into armament and weapon systemsSupport Analyses of Alternatives for aircraft, cruise missile, and weapon systems in compliance with DoDD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense guidanceTranslate DoD user requirements into system requirements for designing, developing, testing, and evaluating systems and subsystemsPerform reviews, studies, audits, evaluations, analyses, and technical recommendations related to weapon systems engineering, acquisition, and sustainmentReview and analyze proposals or modifications for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectivenessProvide proposal analysis support comparing and quantifying proposed systems, components, and technical approaches for feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectivenessProvide concepts and requirements analysis support, including review and analysis of Initial Capabilities Documents, Capability Development Documents, Capability Production Documents, Analyses of Alternatives, Military Utility Assessments, CONOPS, Technology Development Strategies, Functional Configuration Audits, Physical Configuration Audits, and Technology Standards ProfilesReview and analyze system concepts and approved user requirements entered into system requirements baselines, including functional, allocated, and product baselinesProvide engineering analysis of system training, training equipment, and simulator requirements; prepare technical documentation; and evaluate equipment and simulator designsConduct engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, producibility, reliability and maintainability, risk, and scheduling trade-off studiesConduct simulation studies to evaluate armament system development and acquisition, including system and component performance, engineering trade-offs, system effectiveness, and logisticsConduct make-or-buy analyses for systems, subsystems, components, support equipment, test equipment, and principal equipment; evaluate time and engineering cost estimates supporting research, development, test, training, and acquisition of armament systemsPerform engineering tasks related to advanced aircraft, cruise missiles, weapon systems, munitions systems, and range systems requirements and performanceDevelop and use analytical and simulation techniques to optimize system performance and effectiveness, establish system sensitivities, define system parameters, evaluate hardware, and validate flight test resultsApply drafting knowledge and Government drafting specifications to review, evaluate, and monitor weapon system prime contractor and supplier drawings for completeness, currency, technical accuracy, and conformance to requirementsAdvise and assist with weapon system contractor source selection tasks, including evaluation areas, factors, subfactors, elements, criteria, source selection documentation, proposal analysis, and related reports, briefings, memoranda, and responses in a non-decision-making advisory roleDevelop, prepare, review, and integrate selected milestone review documentation, periodic reports, and certifications identified in DoDI 5000.02 and applicable Air Force supplementsDevelop munition or subsystem proposal technical trade studies and documentation for integration, upgrade, and modification efforts, including aircraft integrationProvide independent analysis of system readiness for production and risk managementProvide Foreign Military Sales case management support and support international armaments cooperation and FMS activities that may be integral to development, production, fielding, and sustainmentAnalyze host aircraft/store compatibility requirements and develop interface control documents for captive carriage and release/launch of armament systems in compliance with MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-3014, MIL-A-8591, and Universal Armament Interface protocolsEvaluate mechanical, aerodynamic, electrical, logical, and logistical compatibility between U.S. and foreign fighter, bomber, and UAV aircraft; suspension and release equipment; and stores, including embedded computer hardware and software systemsSupport aircraft and store integration involving electrical power, avionics, seekers, sensors, fire control, mission computers, pilot/vehicle interfaces, stores management systems, GPS, INS, and control actuatorsEstablish and manage Interface Control Working Groups and develop Interface Control PlansSupport integration of weapons and carriage systems into aircraft and airborne platform Operational Flight ProgramsManage development, updates, and assessment of proposed changes to mission planning systems, including Joint Mission Planning System, to support weapon system mission planning activitiesSupport aircraft integration activities, including Interface Control Working Groups, interface management groups, aircraft integration meetings, and aircraft Systems Integration Laboratory test activitiesSupport airworthiness certification activities, including testing, flight clearance, safe separation and jettison testing, and documentation supporting certification by USAF, Department of the Navy, and platform certification agenciesEvaluate and define system and subsystem interfaces, including aircraft interfaces, ground subsystem interfaces, and network interoperability interfaces such as RF, link margin, RF bandwidth, and baseband modulationRequirementsEducation, Requirements and Qualifications:A minimum of a Secret security clearance is requiredA bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performedOr a master's degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performedTheoretical and practical knowledge of weapon systems engineering in the DoD acquisition processKnowledge and experience in the design, development, production, operation, and sustainment of air armament systemsExperience executing tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle, from requirements analysis through system disposalArmament domain experience supporting engineering and technical tasks for air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, guided and unguided bombs, cruise missiles, cluster bomb units, nuclear payload guidance and control, directed energy systems, warheads, fuzes, seekers/sensors, ammunition, bomb racks, pylons, aerial targets, airborne test systems, air combat training and integrated instrumentation systems, radars, threat generators and simulators, Munitions Material Handling Equipment, containers, air base operability equipment, artillery and CAD/PAD, aircraft countermeasures, rockets, explosive release devices, and other USAF conventional munitionsKnowledge and experience with host aircraft/store compatibility, MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-3014, MIL-A-8591, Universal Armament Interface protocols, Interface Control Working Groups, and Interface Control PlansKnowledge and experience with aircraft/store mechanical, aerodynamic, electrical, logical, and logistical compatibility; aircraft and store electrical power; avionics systems; mission computers; pilot/vehicle interfaces; stores management systems; GPS; INS; and control actuatorsKnowledge and experience with aircraft integration, Operational Flight Programs, mission planning systems such as Joint Mission Planning System, Systems Integration Laboratory activities, airworthiness certification, safe separation and jettison testing, and system/subsystem interface definitionEngineering support requiring a bachelor's degree or greater must be performed by personnel with an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited college of engineering degree; degrees in engineering technology do not qualify for these requirements. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Job may require the employee to be:Willingness to travel if requiredIn a stationary position 50% of the timeAble to ascend/descend stairs as requiredAble to move equipment not to exceed 25 lbs. as needed Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by technology and its people!BenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & Development","company":"Credence","rawCompany":"credence","city":"Eglin Air Force Base","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T10:33:22.821Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Acquisition Program Engineer","description":"OverviewAt Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. 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aircraft and store electrical power; avionics systems; mission computers; pilot/vehicle interfaces; stores management systems; GPS; INS; and control actuatorsKnowledge and experience with aircraft integration, Operational Flight Programs, mission planning systems such as Joint Mission Planning System, Systems Integration Laboratory activities, airworthiness certification, safe separation and jettison testing, and system/subsystem interface definitionEngineering support requiring a bachelor's degree or greater must be performed by personnel with an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited college of engineering degree; degrees in engineering technology do not qualify for these requirements. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Job may require the employee to be:Willingness to travel if requiredIn a stationary position 50% of the timeAble to ascend/descend stairs as requiredAble to move equipment not to exceed 25 lbs. as needed Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by technology and its people!BenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & Development","datePosted":"2026-07-21T10:33:22.821Z","dateModified":"2026-07-21T10:33:22.821Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Credence","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Eglin Air Force Base","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"20ef757df06e6b9520bcc5e8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/20ef757df06e6b9520bcc5e8"}}