Senior Systems Engineer

SMX is currently seeking a Senior level Systems Engineer to support our customer at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.
 
The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Translating OPNAV Resource Sponsor requirements into detailed system requirements
• Supporting mission planning software development by applying knowledge of DoD acquisition processes
• Leading or contributing to technical and programmatic engineering efforts
• Applying systems engineering methodologies to guide the development of complex, modern systems
• Supporting Program Protection Plans, Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments, and Anti-Tamper strategies, particularly for NextGen Mission Planning systems
• Preparing systems security documentation to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and technology transfer to Allies and Partner Nations
• Anticipating and addressing security and protection requirements ahead of projected FMS needs
• Collaborating with software developers and other stakeholders to ensure technical integrity and mission alignment

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance Required: Top Secret
• US Citizenship is required for work on DoD contract
• Master's degree in a technical or scientific discipline from an accredited institution, or Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline and an additional four (4) years of recent, relevant experience.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of recent and relevant engineering experience, including at least three (3) years directly related to Department of Defense (DoD) systems
• Demonstrated experience in a specific engineering domain relevant to mission systems or software engineering
• Strong background in software architecture and development
• Hands-on knowledge of strike planning and aircraft mission kill chains (F2T2EA: Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess)
• Familiarity with systems security engineering, including anti-tamper and protection of critical technologies.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Tomahawk mission planning and aircraft operations mission planning is highly desired

Application Deadline:

11/3/2025

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:: $103,000 USD - $172,000 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).