Lead Navigation Systems Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Navigation Engineering Lead supporting UAS Air Vehicle Team at AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Coordinating across Development, Production, Sustainment, and Training IPTs.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeLexington Park • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
Report to the VMS Flight Management Lead Systems Engineer and in their absence, directly to the Air Vehicle Team Lead.
Responsible for coordination across Development, Production, Sustainment and Training IPTs.
Manage a team of navigation subject matter experts.
Manage navigation requirements and architecture, Engineering Change proposal (ECP), Technical Directive (TD) Technical Direction Letter (TDL) products and navigation capability upgrades.
Manage capabilities include life cycle development and System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process including critical design reviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Defense acquisition.
A minimum of three (3) years in support of Navy Acquisition management.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
An associate’s degree and an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Must have a current Secret clearance, TS preferred.
Knowledgeable of acquisition policies and procedures.
Experience with Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, Air Traffic Management (CNS-ATM) / Global Air Traffic Management (GATM).
Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements of the DOD 5000 series.
Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
Flexibility managing work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

navigation requirementsEngineering Change proposal (ECP)Technical Directive (TD)Technical Direction Letter (TDL)System Engineering Technical Review (SETR)critical design reviewslife cycle development

Soft Skills

team managementcoordinationability to work with large teamssupportive communication

Certifications

Secret clearanceTop Secret clearance (TS preferred)