Applied Mission Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an Applied Mission Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Program Management Office (PMO). This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about applying technical expertise to real-world national security challenges and advancing mission-critical capabilities through research, evaluation, and informed decision-making.

What You Will Do

Apply subject matter expertise and evaluate a wide range of border security technologies to inform investment decisions, support test and evaluation, and ensure operational relevance. Evaluate technical content from industry and government sources, plan and execute technical demonstrations, field tests, and system evaluations, and conduct structured technology assessments and capability reviews.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has experience with research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E), and can bridge the gap between emerging capability and mission utility. Excellent analytical, communication, and technical writing skills are required, as well as experience working across technical and operational teams in mission-driven environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in applied engineering, technology evaluation, or systems development
• Familiarity with DHS or DOD acquisition processes, including SELC and test planning
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a CBP Background Investigation (BI) is required; active CBP BI preferred

Benefits

• Salaried High Fringe/Full-Time
• Target salary range: $108,324 - $186,052