Manufacturing Engineer

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.  

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an immediate need for a Manufacturing Engineer to provide part-time hybrid support out of Arlington, VA.

The candidate will apply a strong technical background and relevant experience in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office (TTO). Will lead periodic performer assessments to analyze programmatic, technical, and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies; and communicate findings to the Program Manager. Utilize a manufacturing background to evaluate technical concepts being pursued by the Tactical Technology Office. Will assist with program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, and other program execution operations. Assist in coordinate performer meetings, assessing performer task progress and projected performer outcomes, and ensure that project management best practices are followed both at subject performers and within DARPA itself.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline
• Active DoD Secret clearance and eligible for TS/SCI
• 5+ years of experience, including experience providing independent technical and cost analysis
• Experience in program management functions
• Previous hands-on experience leading the manufacturing of complex systems

Desired:

• Master's degree or PhD
• Experience in a Research and Development organization/role
• Experience working with, and strong relationships within the DoD--specifically OSD, USAF, or USN