Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. United States, Virginia, Alexandria 2001 N Beauregard St (Show on map) May 05, 2026 Overview 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 Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention. SPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. SDG is hiring immediately for a part-time Senior Systems Engineer. At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain 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.

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$95/hour - $115/hour Responsibilities The Senior Systems Engineer will provide SME-level technical and programmatic support to the

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Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) Development Program within Missile Branch, Strategic Systems Programs. The Engineer will support headquarters level requirements development and design. This is a part-time position, less than 30 hrs per week.

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clearance. Bachelors degree in STEM. 10+ years experience with

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Missile and Reentry Body programs. 20+ years professional experience with defense programs, including experience supporing Navy Strategic Systems Programs. Self-motivated with strong work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.