SAIC
Tomahawk Senior Systems Engineer
SAIC, Patuxent Highland (historical), Maryland, United States
Tomahawk Senior Systems Engineer (SAIC)
Location: PATUXENT RIVER, MD, US
Date Posted: 2026-01-08
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25%
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI clearance able to obtain)
The Tomahawk Weapons System Program Office (PMA-280) is responsible for both the life cycle management of the Tomahawk All-Up-Round (AUR) and the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) currently in service aboard fleet combatant surface ships and fleet submarines. PMA‑280 also works in cooperation with PMA‑281 to manage, coordinate and sustain the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC), as well as all other elements of the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS). Three segments comprise the TWS system: the Tomahawk missile, the TTWCS, and the TMPC. This position directly supports the Tomahawk missile segment.
This
Senior Systems Engineer
role directly supports the PMA‑280 Missile Systems APMSE responsible for the full‑spectrum, multi‑disciplinary technical management of the missile subsystems hardware and software that comprise both the Tomahawk Block IV & Block V missile product lines. The PMA‑280 Missile Systems team maintains acquisition, technical and sustainment cognizance for the production of Block V missiles, and also for the Block IV missile recertification program where Block IV missiles are being modernized via the addition of a new NAV/COMMS radio, JMEWS incorporation, M‑Code via a new GPS receiver, and for all Block IV/V missile depot sustainment activities. Successful engineering support for these programs encompasses the full spectrum of weapons acquisition (Engineering & Manufacturing Development, Test & Evaluation support, Production & Sustainment/In‑Service Engineering).
Roles and Responsibilities
Ability to manage engineering and technical efforts across the Missile Systems portfolio and provide high‑level influence over new and critical capabilities pursued via PMA‑280 programs.
Responsible for the successful planning and execution of multiple engineering efforts supporting development, integration, verification, training, certification, accreditation, production, deployment, and sustainment of the weapon system products comprising the Missile Systems portfolio, and will interface directly with PMA‑280 leadership, prime contractors, and other key stakeholders.
Responsible for managing the Missile Systems engineering team and mentoring junior engineers to ensure professional growth while supporting the PMA‑280 APME/Chief Engineer and the PMA‑280 Program Manager & Principal Deputy Program Manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Engineering Leadership skills.
Knowledge of NAVAIR Systems Engineering processes.
Proactive resolution of issues with little oversight.
Proven performance building professional working relationships across multiple engineering sites, disciplines, and programs.
Ability to build teams.
Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including briefings.
Experience with all phases of acquisition (DoD 5000).
Experience in software engineering and agile processes.
Digital engineering and MBSE.
Qualifications
BS in any Engineering Discipline.
15 years of experience supporting Naval Aviation Programs.
Current Secret clearance or higher and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
DAWIA Level III (Practitioner) in Systems Engineering.
Target salary range: $160,001 – $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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Date Posted: 2026-01-08
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25%
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI clearance able to obtain)
The Tomahawk Weapons System Program Office (PMA-280) is responsible for both the life cycle management of the Tomahawk All-Up-Round (AUR) and the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) currently in service aboard fleet combatant surface ships and fleet submarines. PMA‑280 also works in cooperation with PMA‑281 to manage, coordinate and sustain the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC), as well as all other elements of the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS). Three segments comprise the TWS system: the Tomahawk missile, the TTWCS, and the TMPC. This position directly supports the Tomahawk missile segment.
This
Senior Systems Engineer
role directly supports the PMA‑280 Missile Systems APMSE responsible for the full‑spectrum, multi‑disciplinary technical management of the missile subsystems hardware and software that comprise both the Tomahawk Block IV & Block V missile product lines. The PMA‑280 Missile Systems team maintains acquisition, technical and sustainment cognizance for the production of Block V missiles, and also for the Block IV missile recertification program where Block IV missiles are being modernized via the addition of a new NAV/COMMS radio, JMEWS incorporation, M‑Code via a new GPS receiver, and for all Block IV/V missile depot sustainment activities. Successful engineering support for these programs encompasses the full spectrum of weapons acquisition (Engineering & Manufacturing Development, Test & Evaluation support, Production & Sustainment/In‑Service Engineering).
Roles and Responsibilities
Ability to manage engineering and technical efforts across the Missile Systems portfolio and provide high‑level influence over new and critical capabilities pursued via PMA‑280 programs.
Responsible for the successful planning and execution of multiple engineering efforts supporting development, integration, verification, training, certification, accreditation, production, deployment, and sustainment of the weapon system products comprising the Missile Systems portfolio, and will interface directly with PMA‑280 leadership, prime contractors, and other key stakeholders.
Responsible for managing the Missile Systems engineering team and mentoring junior engineers to ensure professional growth while supporting the PMA‑280 APME/Chief Engineer and the PMA‑280 Program Manager & Principal Deputy Program Manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Engineering Leadership skills.
Knowledge of NAVAIR Systems Engineering processes.
Proactive resolution of issues with little oversight.
Proven performance building professional working relationships across multiple engineering sites, disciplines, and programs.
Ability to build teams.
Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including briefings.
Experience with all phases of acquisition (DoD 5000).
Experience in software engineering and agile processes.
Digital engineering and MBSE.
Qualifications
BS in any Engineering Discipline.
15 years of experience supporting Naval Aviation Programs.
Current Secret clearance or higher and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
DAWIA Level III (Practitioner) in Systems Engineering.
Target salary range: $160,001 – $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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