Surface Warfare Engineer (SWE)
Job Description
ID | 2024-18943 | Category | Test Engineering | Security Clearance Requirement | Secret | Type | Regular Full-Time | Level | Mid-level |
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA's Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defence Force. Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients' challenges.
The Naval Surface Warfare Group (NSWG), within SLA Division, focuses primarily on providing analytic and program support to the Surface Warfare component of the United States Navy, enabling enhanced decision-making regarding the allocation of resources to improve operational capabilities. This support includes personnel, manpower, and training support to OPNAV N1.
SPA has a need for a Surface Warfare Engineer (SWE), who will support NSWC Port Hueneme in T&E planning and execution. Work is expected to start in May 2025.
Surface Warfare Engineers (SWEs) who interface and coordinate requirements with combat system technical SMEs, the ship's force, and other Government personnel to ensure Surface Warfare (SUW) requirements are addressed during test planning and execution of the test event. This includes providing technical expertise for the WIPTs, supporting the development of test plans, firing plans and scenario training plans as well as conducting SUW scenario training IAW NSWC PHD STTE SOP, assessing readiness and presenting at readiness reviews, and addressing SUW issues that occur during the test event. Personnel assigned to the SWE position shall obtain Training Qualification Standard (TQS) within one year of their assignment to the SWE position.
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. California Pay Transparency Range: $85,000-$125,000.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of professional experience in U.S. Navy surface warfare, combat systems, and test and evaluation
- DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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