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We are a small-sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government clients. We need a journeyman systems engineer ready to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Working from the R&P Washington DC Offices and the Navy’s CPS Program Offices in the Washington Navy Yard, this systems engineer will be responsible for supporting the CPS Program office in development of CPS design solutions. Utilizing engineering and interpersonal relationship skills, you will be developing and implementing strategic weapons, ship, and submarine integrated solutions. A hybrid work schedule, with some authorized remote work, is acceptable.\nResponsibilities\nProvide weapon system and ship system design and integration support to the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Program office.\n\nParticipate in programmatic and technical meetings to plan, prepare, integrate, and execute CPS weapon systems installations and tests.\n\nSupport, advise, and assist the CPS Program Government Employees performing systems engineering, detailed design, technology transition, interface design, and systems integration tasks in a high-quality, fast-paced environment.\n\nStrive to develop and maintain a deep understanding of the CPS Program mission, goals, objectives, technical baselines, detailed design, and interface requirements.\n\nDevelop technical reports, briefs, and presentations for technical reviews and executive level meetings and events.\n\nSupport the planning, execution and documentation of design studies and evaluations.\n\nReview, comment, and provide technical advice to the CPS program office on technical documentation submissions from prime contractors and other developers.\n\nProvide engineering and technical support and advisement regarding problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation.\n\nSupport the identification, tracking, and resolution of systems engineering issues related to technical interfaces, technology insertion/design improvements, and other program initiatives.\n\nIdentify risks and develop mitigation plans for cost, schedule, and technical issues.\n\nProvide weekly reports on significant issues and actions.\n\nPeriodic travel to various locations in support of CPS requirements may be required.\n\nQualifications\nA bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and at least five (5) years of professional experience.\nOr\nA master's degree in a relevant engineering field and at least two (2) years of professional experience.\nOr\nAt least eight (8) years of demonstrated experience in Navy weapon systems/platform integration and Systems Engineering.\nPreferred qualifications:\nPrefer 5-years experience providing engineering support to U.S. Navy Systems Commands, or Strategic Systems Program organizations. \nGood MBSE skills.\nExperience with missile launcher development, testing, and submarine platform integration.\nExperience with weapon control system platform integration.\nEEO Statement\nR&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.\nR&P maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.\nSalary\nR&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. 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