DISTINGUISHED ENGINEER FOR HYPERSONIC WEAPON SYSTEM

Strategic Systems Programs Office
📍 Washington Navy Yard, DC, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 23, 2026

Job Description

Summary You will serve as the Distinguished Engineer for Hypersonic Weapon System in the Technical Division of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). Responsibilities You will be responsible for providing overall technical guidance, engineering rigor, system trades, and technical discipline to develop and deploy a Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system. You will establish CPS-related policies and practices to govern design, system configuration, performance, operation, availability, reliability, product assurance, maintenance, documentation, and logistical support You will coordinate and collaborate with Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) to advise on the development of plans for cooperative Research and Development (R and D) investments with the other services (e.g., USAF, USA) and agencies (e.g., MDA) You will serve as key advisor to the Director, SSP and the DoD Common Hypersonic Glide Body Board of Directors in partnership with Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Air ...

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Job Details

  • Location Washington Navy Yard, DC
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 23, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 27, 2026