Senior Systems Engineer - Ordnance and Armament
About PAC
PAC is an innovative, privately-owned company delivering high-impact operational capability to our Defense and commercial partners. Our trusted team of engineers, operational experts and technical specialists share a passion for the capabilities we support – always ready to go the extra mile to ensure mission success. We look for people who value integrity, flexibility, and professionalism – these values set the standard for everything we do.
Our culture allows us a unique opportunity to make – and see – an impact. We enable autonomy, value professional curiosity and decisiveness, and – above all – cultivate collaboration. Our dream candidate doesn’t just ‘fit’ our culture – they add something unique and enhance it.
About the role
Our team is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer focused on Aircraft Stores Integration and weapons certification to help drive solutions and take initiative when problem-solving. This role is on site at our office in Lexington Park, MD.
Assignments will vary, but will generally include the following responsibilities:
- Provision of ordnance engineering and programmatic support to the F/A-18F and EA-18G.
- Systems engineering – advising on requirements definition and documentation for aircraft related designs, oversight on the design process, and provide direction to third parties on design reviews. You will be responsible for the preparation of a Fundamental Performance Specification and Statement of Requirements.
- Project engineering – providing advice on scheduling engineering tasks and contract risks/issues.
- Configuration management – identifying CM requirements and deficiencies in new and existing systems.
- Test and evaluation/verification – developing and executing a Test Plan, leading test reports and other data necessary to show compliance, including documentation of airworthiness issues identified.
- You will be required to attend weapon-related conferences, meetings and symposiums which requires travel – domestically and internationally.
- Experience with Civilian and/or military aircraft system acquisition and certification frameworks, such as the Australian DASRs.
- Knowledge of FMS and Defense Security Assistance Programs.
The role is dynamic and involves collaboration across different physical locations and multiple time zones and supports client tasks and objectives.
Our ideal candidate is someone who:
- Minimum 5 years’ broad professional experience in Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 3 years’ specialized expertise in Aerospace Project Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Acquisition or Sustainment.
- Values autonomy and naturally takes ownership.
- Displays initiative and has exceptional attention to detail.
- Is an effective communicator and demonstrates a willingness to work collaboratively.
- Has a strong work ethic and always displays integrity and professionalism.
Life at PAC
We recognize the value of your unique skills and will provide you with a flexible working environment, ongoing training and development opportunities and a competitive salary. Additional benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision options
- Life Insurance
- Short or Long term disability and Flexible Savings Plan options
- 401k plan with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation leave, sick leave and public holidays.
Integrity is one of PAC’s core values and as such, we are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion. PAC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based solely on the best person for the job and without regard to candidate status, background and/or any characteristics protected by laws and regulations.
Due to the nature of this role we are only able to consider applicants for this position who are US or Australian citizens. Holding, or eligibility to obtain, and maintaining a secret security clearance is a condition of employment in this role.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. US citizenship is required for most positions.
Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
PAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Level of effort:
Full-time
Salary range:
$130,000 – $160,000
Start date:
May 01, 2025
Location:
Lexington Park, MD
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautical or similar).
