# Flight Systems Engineer at JRC

Flight Systems Engineer at JRC in Washington, DC. Full-time. Posted October 7, 2026.

- Company: JRC
- Location: Washington, DC
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jrc/jobs/4436506009
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/flight-systems-engineer-jrc-k9hx2m

## Description

**Who We Are** (video)

At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of War (DoW) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.
🚀**Join JRC's Missiles and Space Team!**

The Flight Systems Engineer (FSE) serves as the critical technical contributor to the LOC Missile System Integration section for a Department of War (DoW) Category 1D Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) missile system. This position is responsible for the end-to-end integration of warhead and payload – ensuring the flight systems architecture meets mission, safety, surety, performance requirement.

💼**What You'll Do**

- **Serve** as critical technical contributor reporting to the LOC Missile System Integration Section Head on all payload segment design, manufacturing, and integration efforts. 

- **Support **command efforts to ensure compliance with Nuclear Weapons System Surety and Safety requirements.

- **Co-Lead **and support where appropriate the development, issuance, and maintenance of the Flight System to Payload Interface Control Document (ICD) and related functional specifications.

- **Plan** and execute flight system to payload integration activities, ensuring clear hand offs between payload and shipboard integration work streams.

- **Lead **hardware in the loop (HWIL) and software in the loop (SWIL) verification of the payload interface; define test procedures, success criteria, and analyze results.

- **Identify**, assess, and mitigate/enable technical risks/opportunities specific to the payload interface; track mitigation/enabling actions.

- **Provide** technical input to Engineering Review Boards (ERB), Technical Risk and Opportunities Management Boards (TRMB), and Configuration Control Boards (CCB) as the payload interface subject matter expert.

- **Contribute** payload interface content to the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Mission Assurance Plan, and Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).

- **Assist **in the oversight of Integration and Test efforts for the LOC missile inclusive of hardware, instrumentation, data-collection, post-test analysis, and ship-integration.

- **Prepare **and present payload integration status for major technical and programmatic LOC reviews.

- **Advise** and contribute on flight system cost/schedule/technical trade-offs, and its documentation.

🧠**What You Bring to the Table**

- 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.

- Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility required).

⭐**Bonus Points**

- 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.

### Additional Information:

This position requires regular interaction with senior DoW, FFRDC, and industry leadership. **Travel (~50%)** to test ranges, contractor facilities, weapons facilities, and government labs is required to support technical and programmatic reviews, integration events, and milestone readiness assessments.
***At JRC we offer...***

- 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