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Systems Engineer (4569)

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Job Description - Systems Engineer (4569)





 




SMX is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) 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.

 

In this role, you will support the Strike Planning and Execution Systems under the Next-Generation Naval Aircraft Mission Planning System (Collaborative Mission Planning Continuum – CMPC), a high-visibility, rapid Agile acquisition program set to field in 2026. CMPC is replacing legacy systems with real-time collaboration, automation, and advanced mission planning capabilities for Navy and Marine Corps aircrew.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities



  • Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems

  • Performs software acquisition functions, requirements management, and the understanding of software workflow

  • Performs software requirements analysis and decomposes them into system-level requirements

  • Applies systems engineering processes to the analysis, development, testing, and deployment of NGNMPS software

  • Analyzes, documents, and reviews NGNMPS emerging requirements

  • Evaluates the impact of changes to NGNMPS system requirements and interfaces

  • Participates in vendor technical interchange meetings and reviews vendor technical recommendations

  • Leads working groups to address engineering and technical challenges requiring analysis of alternatives

  • Engages with users to collect input and feedback for continuous improvement of NGNMPS

  • Coordinates with test and evaluation teams to assess NGNMPS software

  • Contributes to and provides peer review for technical white papers

  • Reviews vendor-produced MBSE models and contributes to MBSE system descriptions

  • Conducts technical risk management and tracking

  • Participates in change management and configuration management processes and boards

  • Provides technical input and review for project plans, schedules, and roadmaps

  • Authors reports and briefs, delivers progress reviews, and presents technical analyses to NAVAIR leadership

  • Collaborates with leadership, engineers, vendors, and software leads within Agile development processes to evolve requirements into enhanced CMPC capabilities

  • Participates in Agile software development activities such as backlog grooming, prioritization, sprint reviews, program increment reviews, and capability evaluations

  • Assists with vendor tasking and oversight, including developing technical SOWs, participating in TIMs and PMRs, and reviewing CDRLs

  • Supports project planning efforts and develops technical cost estimates


Required Skills & Experience 



  • Clearance Required: Secret

    • US Citizenship is required for work on DoD contract



  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university

  • At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience

  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in an area of engineering is required


Application Deadline:  9/2/2025


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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:
$86,000$143,200 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.


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