Systems Engineer (5840)

SMX is seeking an energetic Systems Engineer to support the development of the Mission Planning System for the U.S. Navy’s Strike Planning and Execution Systems.

The program is focused on the replacement of legacy mission planning software and system architectures to achieve real-time collaboration, automation, and enhanced mission capabilities.  The program is applying innovative software technologies, large scale Agile, and DevSecOps to revolutionize mission planning solutions and the deployment of those solutions to operational environments.

You will be part of a dynamic and diverse team that will bring modern digital technologies to the planning, execution, and post-mission analysis.

Duty station will be Patuxent River, MD. This position allows for hybrid (mixed on-site and telework) efforts. Requires travel approximately 6 times per year. Current Secret clearance is required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering processes to the analysis, planning, development, verification, deployment, and documentation of modern mission planning software.

• Analyze a variety of current and next generation mission operation domains in order to translate these into requirements and system views using MBSE.

• Collaborate with leadership, other engineers, vendors, and software project leads in a large scale Agile SAFe workflow software development process to evolve user requirements into solutions that enhance the mission planning.

• Participate or lead working groups to address system safety and certification requirements and documentation for the software.

• Participate in working groups to document and address cyber and software security requirements.

• Participate or lead risk management tracking and mitigation for assigned efforts.

• Coordinate with test & evaluation activities to ensure that the mission planning solutions are sufficiently verified & validated.

• Coordinate with (and in many cases lead) action teams that will include SMEs, engineers, vendors, and operators to analyze, plan, and address engineering and software challenges for the program.

• Assist with vendor tasking, guidance, & oversight in the development of technical SOWs, participation with TIMs, PMRs, and review of CDRLs.

• Advise and assist NAVAIR executives, managers, and supervisors in the planning and implementation of systems engineering and digital engineering policy and guidance.

• Support project planning and technical cost estimates.

• Author reports, provide progress reviews, and brief Senior NAVAIR Leadership on status and technical analysis.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Clearance Required: Secret

• A bachelors degree from an accredited university; or technical/scientific degree with systems engineering experience on DoW program(s)

• Experience working engineering activities for a technology program

• Ability to travel within CONUS

• Must reside local to Pax River NAS and able to make scheduled and adhoc meetings in person.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in any of the following areas is considered enhancing but is not required.

• Working software development and sustainment programs.

• Working DoW acquisition programs.

• Experience as a military aviator or serving in the Navy or Marine Corps

• Experience generating system requirements.

• Experience with DoW mission planning

• Producing and using Model Based Systems Engineering artifacts

• Agile or Agile SAFe processes

• Cyber and system security

• DevSecOps & modern software CI/CD pipelines

• Software technologies such as:  Architectures, Networks, Mobile Platforms, Containerization

• Software safety, testing, accreditations

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$87,600—$146,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).