or apply directly on JRC Careers's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 69 days JRC Careers's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of JRC Careers's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at JRC Careers
- high 25 stale, 0 reposted of 27 open
- Hiring momentum
- 40 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from JRC Careers's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for JRC Careers.
About this role
As the Deputy Branch Engineer at JRC, you will serve as the principal technical advisor to the Branch Engineer and Program Manager, guiding engineering efforts for a major defense acquisition program. Your responsibilities include overseeing system integration, ensuring compliance with safety and nuclear requirements, and mentoring engineering teams. You will also be involved in risk management, technical reviews, and advising on acquisition strategies, all while supporting the mission assurance of strategic missile systems.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of JRC Careers as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline)
- 15+ years of experience in defense system engineering
- 5 years in a technical leadership role on a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
- Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility required)
- Extensive knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition policies
- Demonstrated experience in missile systems design, integration, and verification
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management
- Experience supporting sea-based nuclear-capable or strategic missile programs
- Prior SSP, NNSA, or Navy experience with nuclear weapons programs
- Sea-Launch Platform Experience such as SSN, SSBN, and SSGN
What you get
- Competitive compensation package
- Exceptional employee benefits program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative work environment
Worth weighing
- Requires frequent engagement with senior leaders and up to 50% travel
- Role involves complex compliance and safety requirements
- Position is highly technical and may involve significant responsibility
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Listed by JRC Careers on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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