Systems Engineer, Junior

Apogee; Patterson (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH. The role involves leading engineering teams, conducting research on C2 and IT systems, and requires a Bachelor's degree along with a Top Secret clearance. This full-time opportunity emphasizes teamwork and independent work skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• 0-4+ years of experience in systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and scientific project teams.
• Conduct research and development for C2 or IT systems.
• Design and oversee technical facilities and systems.

Skills

Project leadership

Command and Control (C2) systems

Information Technology (IT) systems

Technical presentation

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Apogee is looking for a talented Systems Engineer, Junior to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). This high-impact position will provide technical expertise in the application and advancement of critical intelligence disciplines such as Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), and Foreign Materiel Exploitation (FME). NASIC’s mission is to discover and characterize air, space, missile, and cyber threats to enable full-spectrum multi-domain operations, drive weapon system acquisition, and inform national defense policy. NASIC's enduring ability to deliver authoritative, engineering-level scientific and technical intelligence is pivotal in our Nation's defense -- from border security to Great Power Competition.

This is a full-time opportunity at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH. Contingent Upon Contract Award

Responsibilities

• Leading complex project engineering and scientific teams engaged across one or more disciplines
• Performing research and development on Command and Control (C2) or Information Technology (IT) systems
• Guiding the design, modification, maintenance, and/or construction of specialized buildings, facilities, systems, and associated assets
• Overseeing evaluation of the feasibility, utility, and implementation issues associated with use of new technologies and potential impacts on system or infrastructure development
• Developing and presenting briefings to senior customer personnel

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience:
• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) adjudication
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Years of Experience: 0-4+ years of experience supporting DoD and/or other Government systems engineering
• Additional Experience:
• Experience with hardware, software, binary data structures, networking topology and network protocols
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) customer (highly preferred)
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction
• Ability to work and interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel

Additional Information

• Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH
• On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Onsite
• Travel: Occasional