Jobs at Brandes Associates Inc.

Analyzes ground laboratory and flight-test data for avionics, sensors, radar, and electronic warfare systems. Develops Python-based data processing pipelines, correlates TSPI and telemetry, decodes avionics data buses, evaluates system performance, identifies anomalies, and produces verification metrics and formal test reports. Presents findings to test directors and acquisition leaders and supports readiness reviews and milestone decisions.

Develop and modify computer applications and specialized utility programs for a U.S. Navy program. Build software using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Razor, SQL, Qlik Sense, and Microsoft tools; manage data, dashboards, and integrations. Collaborate onsite with government personnel, communicate effectively, and work independently or in teams to support program success.

Provides bilingual Japanese-English engineering liaison, translation, and coordination support for U.S.-Japan research, development, test, and evaluation programs involving autonomous and remote platforms. Translates technical documentation, supports architecture and systems engineering communications, participates in coordination meetings, captures decisions and issues, and assists government and Foreign Military Sales stakeholders. Requires travel to domestic and international locations, an active DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and extensive engineering experience.

Supports cybersecurity operations across information systems by implementing and monitoring security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments and audits, responding to incidents, maintaining accreditation documentation, and integrating security into DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines. Provides technical guidance, security training, compliance support, and risk management assistance while coordinating with system owners, cybersecurity leadership, and technical teams.

Leads and administers a contracted effort at contractor and government sites, serving as the primary government interface for technical and program issues. Oversees contract execution, manages program resources, and supports customer and organizational communications. The role requires extensive experience, knowledge of Foreign Military Sales, NAVAIR support, Microsoft and project-management software, a graduate degree or approved substitution, U.S. citizenship, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Supports systems engineering, prototype builds, assembly integration, testing, documentation, maintenance, repair, and field service for mission-critical defense systems. Responsibilities include building electronic assemblies, integrating replacement COTS components, maintaining technical drawings and schematics, conducting equipment testing, verifying system functionality, analyzing performance data, and supporting depot-level maintenance and deployment schedules. The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Performs program and project analysis for aircraft, weapon, and product acquisition programs. Evaluates objectives, requirements, budgets, schedules, and project status; conducts management, technical, and business case analyses; organizes program data; tracks schedules; and applies government processes for documentation, change control, and data management.

Provides system-level engineering for RF, radar, and communications sensing systems. Responsibilities include requirements development, link budget analysis, antenna and RF component design, platform and payload controls, manufacturing support, simulation, FPGA/DSP/software integration, system testing, and technical documentation. The role requires collaboration across hardware, software, and middleware teams while sustaining classified defense system configurations.

Maintains configuration control for aircraft and product program acquisition data. Collects, organizes, and interprets program information; tracks configuration changes; supports Engineering Change Proposals; and applies government documentation, change-control, and data-management processes.

Examines budget estimates for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance, and analyzes budgeting and accounting reports. The role supports financial management activities for defense programs, including cost estimates, program status reporting, budget execution, procurement policies, and financial systems. It requires independent work, strong communication skills, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, U.S. citizenship, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Examines budget estimates for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance, and analyzes budget and accounting reports. The role supports Department of Defense and Navy financial management activities, including cost estimates, program status reporting, PPBE processes, procurement policies, Foreign Military Sales documentation, and obligation and expenditure planning. Candidates must work independently, communicate effectively, hold a bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent experience, and possess an active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Lead federal business development capture efforts from opportunity identification through proposal transition. Develop capture and win strategies, analyze customers and competitors, coordinate technical, finance, contracts, and industry partners, support pricing and business cases, manage risks, and conduct gate reviews. The role requires strong DoD and Intelligence Community acquisition expertise, customer engagement, and leadership of cross-functional teams. Approximately 25% CONUS travel is required, with work based in Camarillo, California.

Performs program and project analysis for aircraft, weapon, and product acquisition programs. Evaluates objectives, requirements, budgets, schedules, and project status; organizes and interprets program data; and applies government documentation, change-control, and data-management processes. Communicates independently with staff, customers, and organizational stakeholders at contractor and government sites.

Supports defense acquisition programs by developing milestone, acquisition, funding, and contract documentation; assessing procedures and documentation for compliance with DoD and SECNAV directives, contracts, specifications, and mission requirements; and preparing briefs, reports, correspondence, and review-board materials. The role requires independent execution, strong communication skills, a graduate degree or approved education and experience substitution, an active DoD Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.

Analyzes budget estimates and accounting reports for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance. Develops cost estimates and program status reports while supporting financial management, budgeting, procurement, and obligation and expenditure planning. The role requires extensive DoD and Department of the Navy financial experience, familiarity with FMR, FAR, PPBE, NAVAIR, Foreign Military Sales, and related financial systems. It requires an active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Develop and maintain mission-critical full-stack software for a DoD program. Build Java Spring Boot microservices, React applications, REST APIs, WebSocket features, and RabbitMQ integrations. Manage databases, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes deployments, automated testing, Git workflows, technical documentation, and Agile tasking. Provide code reviews, architectural input, technical leadership, and mentorship to junior developers. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and approximately 10 weeks of travel annually.

Performs program and project management analysis involving objectives, requirements, budgets, schedules, status tracking, business cases, and acquisition data for aircraft, weapons, and product programs. Applies government processes for documentation, change control, and data management while communicating with staff, customers, and organizational stakeholders.

Supports defense acquisition programs by drafting milestone documentation, acquisition plans, strategy reports, procurement documents, funding documents, performance work statements, CDRLs, and baseline agreements. Assesses program procedures and documentation for compliance with DoD and SECNAV directives, contracts, specifications, and mission requirements. Prepares reports, briefs, correspondence, and meeting materials while supporting government and contractor stakeholders.

Performs management, technical, and business case analyses for aircraft, weapon, and project acquisition programs. Evaluates objectives, requirements, budgets, schedules, and program status; organizes and interprets project data; tracks schedules; and applies government documentation, change control, and data management processes. The role supports Contractor and Government sites and requires independent performance, strong communication skills, an advanced degree or allowable substitution, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Performs budget and accounting report analysis, reviews budget estimates for accuracy and regulatory compliance, and develops financial analyses, cost estimates, and program status reports. Supports Department of Defense and Department of the Navy financial management, procurement, Foreign Military Sales, and budget execution processes. Requires independent performance, communication skills, defense financial systems experience, an advanced degree or substitution, U.S. citizenship, and an active DoD Secret clearance.