Missile Warning Systems Engineer - Foreign Military Sales (Top Secret Clearance)

$116k to $154k

Arlington, VAFull-timePosted Sep 16, 2026

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Job description

Missile Warning Systems Engineer

  • Foreign Military Sales (Top Secret Clearance) Crystal City, VA @Orchard is retained by a top geospatial technology company forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. They are a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. For this role, we are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA). In this role, you will have the chance to shape the space security cooperation and security assistance mission by providing technical expertise to integrate a U.S. Space Force mission area programs of record into the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) enterprise and enable export to international partners. You’ll coordinate with key stakeholders to support the technology release and foreign disclosure (TRFD) process and ensure compliance with Air Force Policy. You’ll develop and deliver high-quality written products and briefings to executive-level leadership to report programmatic milestones. This position is located in Arlington/Crystal City, VA. Minimum Requirements:
  • This position requires US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, mathematics, electrical engineering, or computer science field
  • 6+ years of experience with space operations
  • 3+ years of experience with the mission area
  • Knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and FMS policies, processes, and stakeholders
  • Ability to use MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, and communicate at the executive level Desired / Preferred Qualifications: Experience with TRFD (Technology Release and Foreign Disclosure) policy and processes Knowledge of Senior and executive leadership’s role in security assistance and FMS and their relationships to key stakeholders Ability to use Power Apps such as Power BI TS/SCI clearance For pay transparency the range of base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $116,000.00 - $154,000.00 - $169,400.00 annually, based on experience. Established in 2010, @Orchard has an exceptional reputation, providing talent acquisition solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI. Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atorchard.com .

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