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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $196,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://guidehouse.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/US---Remote-Any-location/Senior-Systems-Engineer_42805

## About the Role

* An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
 * Bachelor's Degree in any engineering discipline
 * SIX (6) years or more relevant engineering experience, * Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and Certification in Engineering and Technical Management (ETM), Engineering (ENG), and/or equivalent.
 * Experience in aircraft development, production, and/or modernization programs are highly desired.
 * Air Force weapon system acquisition/program office experience

## Description

The Senior Systems Engineer will join a high-performing team supporting important U.S. Air Force weapon system acquisition and sustainment programs. Collaborate with the government program office staff and other stakeholders to develop acquisition and sustainment strategies and plans. Assist the Government in milestone preparation across all stages/phases of the product lifecycle. Assist the Government in the engineering evaluation of prime/subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues, including evaluations of Advance Change Study Notices (ACSNs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Contractor Change Proposals (CCPs), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bulletins, and related documents. Prepare/coordinate engineering analysis reports and draft acquisition planning documentation, including RFI/RFQ/RFP packages and required review boards. Perform functions and review/produce documents necessary for engineering support, including technical evaluations, engineering
studies, engineering reports/analyses, and airworthiness products. Analyze equipment/software requirements, designs, integration, tests, and deficiencies, and recommend equipment/software deficiency solutions. Participates in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program management reviews, certification working groups, and other technical meetings, as required.


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