Air Defense Engineer (ADE) - Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

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.  

SPA’s Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defence Force.  Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients’ challenges.

The Naval Surface Warfare Group (NSWG), within SLA Division, focuses primarily on providing analytic and program support to the Surface Warfare component of the United States Navy, enabling enhanced decision-making regarding the allocation of resources to improve operational capabilities. This support includes personnel, manpower, and training support to OPNAV N1.

SPA has a need for an Air Defense Engineer (ADE), who will support NSWC Port Hueneme in T&E planning and execution. Work is expected to start in May 2025.

Air Defense Engineers (ADEs) who interface and coordinate requirements with combat system technical SMEs, the ship’s force, and other Government personnel to ensure Air Defense (AD)/Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) requirements are addressed during test planning and execution of the test event. This includes providing technical expertise for the planning Working Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs), supporting the development of test plans, firing plans and scenario training plans as well as conducting scenario training in accordance with (IAW) NSWC PHD Shipboard Training for At-Sea Test Event Execution (STTE), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), assessing readiness and presenting at milestone reviews, and addressing system issues that occur during the test event.  Personnel assigned to the ADE position shall obtain Training Qualification Standard (TQS) within one year of their assignment to the ADE position.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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.  California Pay Transparency Range: $115,000-$140,000.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's level degree or experience at the Navy E-6 or above level, including CWO or LDO
• 7+ years of professional experience in U.S. Navy air defense systems
• DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualification

• Test and Evaluation Experience