Senior SME Systems Engineer - EW & Aircraft Integration

Serco; Eielson Air Force Base (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a SME Systems Engineer specializing in aircraft sub-system integration, airworthiness, and electronic warfare to support classified USAF programs at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

The role requires active Top Secret/SCI eligibility and a background investigation within 5 years. You will lead engineering activities, develop system architectures, and coordinate with government and contractors across the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Active TOP-SECRET clearance with ability to obtain SCI and SAP, with current background investigation within 5 years or under Continuous Vetting.
• Master's Degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of 20 years relevant DoD/government experience.
• Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 5 years.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS).

Responsibilities

• Be a Subject Matter Expert in electronic warfare and systems engineering for classified DoD programs.
• Translate user requirements into contract system requirements documents.
• Apply systems engineering for modification, hardware/software development, CM, data rights, QA.
• Develop and present technical briefings and engineering strategies/documents.
• Interface with contractors, vendors, and government representatives on engineering activities.
• Assess AFRL technology initiatives to guide investments and transitions.
• Develop system-of-systems architectures and digital transformation strategies.
• Implement airworthiness, risk management, and obsolescence tracking.
• Evaluate contractor design changes and oversee deficiency corrections.
• Support all phases of integration and testing; develop test plans and analyze results.
• Assess contractor capabilities against design requirements; conduct risk assessments and mitigations.
• Develop RFP technical documents and evaluate contractor proposals for feasibility and compatibility.

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Serco Inc. seeks a SME Systems Engineer specializing in aircraft sub-system integration, airworthiness, and electronic warfare to support classified USAF programs at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

The role requires active Top Secret/SCI eligibility and a background investigation within 5 years. You will lead engineering activities, develop system architectures, and coordinate with government and contractors across the program lifecycle.