SME Systems Engineer

Serco; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Subject Matter Expert Systems Engineer for aircraft sub-system integration, airworthiness, and electronic warfare in support of USAF programs at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role requires maintaining active TOP-SECRET/SCI access and DoW clearance capabilities.

You will translate user requirements into system specs, guide hardware/software development, and lead technical briefs with government and contractor teams, ensuring robust testing and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Active TOP-SECRET clearance with ability to obtain SCI and access to SAP.
• Master's degree in an engineering discipline with extensive DoD experience.
• Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within last 5 years.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS).
• Experience supporting classified DoD/USAF programs.

Responsibilities

• Be SME in electronic warfare and systems engineering for classified programs.
• Translate operational requirements into contract system requirements.
• Apply systems engineering for hardware/software, CM, data rights, QA.
• Develop briefs, engineering strategies, and technical program documents.
• Interface with contractors, vendors, and government reps on engineering activities.
• Assess AFRL tech initiatives to guide investments and transitions.
• Develop system-of-systems architectures and digital transformation plans.
• Implement aircraft airworthiness, risk management, and obsolescence tracking.
• Review contractor design changes and perform risk assessments.
• Support all phases of subsystem and system-level integration and testing.

Skills

Electronic warfare

Systems engineering

Technical briefing

Contract documentation

Stakeholder interface

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you want to work on cutting-edge DoD programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a SME Systems Engineer specializing in aircraft sub-system integration, airworthiness, and electronic warfare, you will be supporting the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/WAG) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

The Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate, Special Programs Division develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified USAF aeronautical capabilities. AFLCMC/WAG conducts studies to identify new capabilities; transitions laboratory technologies to operational platforms; executes demonstrations; and develops, tests, rapidly fields, sustains, and demilitarizes capabilities for the warfighter.

Responsibilities

• Be a Subject Matter Expert in electronic warfare and systems engineering supporting classified programs utilizing DoD, USAF and common engineering/scientific principles, and procedures.


• Translate operational user requirements into contract system requirements documents.


• Apply systems engineering expertise for modification improvements, hardware/software development, configuration management, data rights, and quality assurance.


• Provide technical and programmatic feedback, develop and present technical briefings, and develop engineering strategies/analyses and technical program documents.


• Interface with weapons system contractors, vendors, and Government representatives on engineering activities; independently apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, oversee, and evaluate weapons system development and sustainment.


• Assess AFRL technology initiatives to guide investments and shape transition strategies to keep a viable technology base available to support systems development.


• Develop system-of-systems architectures and digital transformation strategies for programs.


• Implement aircraft airworthiness, risk management, and obsolescence tracking processes.


• Evaluate Contractor proposed design changes and solutions, perform systems analyses and technological/trade-off study assessments, and oversee the correction of deficiencies.


• Support all phases of subsystem component and system-level integration and testing: develop and review test plans/procedures, test activities oversight, and test result analysis.


• Assess contractor product capabilities in achieving system design requirements and specifications


• Perform technical risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.


• Develop request for proposal (RFP) technical documents and conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals to include design feasibility and system compatibility.

Qualifications

• An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting


• Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor


• Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 5 years


• Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS)

Additional desired experience and skills

• In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition engineering and test support


• Electronic warfare engineering experience


• Expertise in airworthiness, avionics and other aircraft systems and host platform integration


• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract


• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Life insurance and disability coverage


• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection


• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits


• Employee Assistance Plan

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.