Assistant Program Manager/Fleet Operations Lead Integration Engineer

Location: Washington, D.C.; must be local to the work location. Flexible for occasional telework. Active Top Secret clearance required.

Projected compensation range: $114,314.48–$198,770.70 annually.

Company

hirify.global is a federal government contractor supporting defense and national security programs.

What you will do

• Support the Operational Systems Group Program Manager and oversee delegated high-priority engineering assessments.
• Lead the physical and functional integration of warhead systems into aircraft and launch platforms.
• Conduct system-level performance modeling, trade studies, and risk assessments across Navy facilities and launch platforms.
• Coordinate technical synchronization across Project Officer Groups, SSP branches, government personnel, and external stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, milestones, technical reports, weapon specifications, and interface control documentation.
• Lead formal working groups and represent the Re-Entry Systems Branch in customer and stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–10 years of experience, master’s degree with 6–8 years, or PhD with 3–5 years in systems, electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent military service and nuclear-program expertise may substitute.
• Active Top Secret clearance must be possessed and maintained.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and formal working groups with external stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex technical data into actionable executive briefings.
• Ability to manage multiple critical engineering tasks in a high-tempo, multi-agency environment.
• Knowledge of nuclear weapon systems, submarine fleet operations, fleet CONOPS, and applicable government standards.

Nice to have

• SSP, NNSA, Strategic Weapons Facility, or submarine experience leading nuclear weapon programs.
• Experience with the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile–Nuclear program.
• Expertise in the Phase 6.X nuclear weapons lifecycle and DoD 5000.02 acquisition process.
• Systems integration experience resolving hardware and software interface issues in a system-of-systems environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, depending on position.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Retirement and savings programs.
• Learning and development opportunities and wellness programs.
• Optional benefit elections and occasional telework flexibility.