Senior LVC Systems Engineer – Hybrid (Naval)

SMX; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) Training Systems to support the TCTS II/ATLaS program at Patuxent River NAS, MD. Hybrid work with on-site requirements at NAS Patuxent River.

The role requires a TS clearance (SCI/SAP a plus) and 10+ years in engineering, including DoD systems. You will lead architecture efforts, set up configuration controls, and collaborate across teams to deliver advanced training capabilities.

Qualifications

• TS clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility a plus.
• Ten years in an engineering role, at least 3 of which directly relate to DoD systems.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering of modern complex systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communications and teamwork in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs programmatic or technical leadership roles in an organization, identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems.
• Employs systems engineering methods and tools in the development of advanced complex systems.
• Assists with the Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) architecture.
• Addresses emerging technical and architecture questions regarding LVC elements.
• Sets up configuration control processes for interfaces between TCTS II ground system and weapons models/constructive entity software.
• Sets up configuration control for interfaces between TCTS II system and the aircraft.
• Plans and implements PMA-205 portions of the LVC CRD.
• Guides engineering development of modern complex systems.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Analytical & problem solving

Clear communications

Teamwork

Systems engineering

LVC architecture knowledge

DoD systems experience

Education

MS/MA in technical or scientific field

BS/BA with 4 years relevant DoD experience

Job description

SMX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) Training Systems to support the TCTS II/ATLaS program at Patuxent River NAS, MD. Hybrid work with on-site requirements at NAS Patuxent River.

The role requires a TS clearance (SCI/SAP a plus) and 10+ years in engineering, including DoD systems. You will lead architecture efforts, set up configuration controls, and collaborate across teams to deliver advanced training capabilities.