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Flight Systems Engineer

JRC Careers · Washington, DC

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
78 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 a Flight Systems Engineer at JRC, you will be a key technical contributor to missile system integration, focusing on the end-to-end integration of warhead and payload. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with safety requirements, leading interface control document development, and conducting hardware/software verification. You will also engage with various stakeholders and contribute to technical reviews and integration efforts.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
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)
  • Minimum 7 years of defense related systems engineering experience on missile or aerospace MDAPs
  • Demonstrated experience in payload integration, flight system to payload interface definition, and hardware/software verification (HWIL/SWIL)
  • Demonstrated experience in missile systems design, integration, and verification
  • Proficiency in authoring and managing ICDs, functional specifications, and requirements traceability matrices
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interface with OSD, Service PAEs, and FFRDC stakeholders

Nice to have

  • 10 years of defense related systems engineering experience on missile or aerospace MDAPs
  • 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

What you get

  • A competitive compensation package
  • An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
  • The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
  • A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

Worth weighing

  • Travel (~50%) to test ranges, contractor facilities, weapons facilities, and government labs is required
  • Regular interaction with senior DoW, FFRDC, and industry leadership may be demanding

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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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