Systems Engineer

Overview Intrepid, an SPA Company, brings more than 20 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and U.S. Government, consistently setting the standard for excellence in the federal marketplace. Committed to advancing the mission of the U.S. Warfighter, Intrepid leverages technological superiority to deliver innovative solutions across air, space, land, and sea domains. We are proud to foster a collaborative, dynamic work environment, offering competitive compensation and an industry-leading 401k contribution.

Our team is built through merit and achievement, and we’re always looking for the best and brightest to join us in our growth. We treat our people like family, we are mission-focused, and we give back! Join us today. We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience applying systems engineering concepts to help convert technical objectives into real-world test configurations, review test plans for scientific process, coordinate radio frequency approval documents, maintain schedules for large projects, and fly quadcopters for counter Unmanned Aerial Systems efforts.

The Systems Engineer will support the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Travel will be required for this position.

• Assist the RDMT spectrum manager with document development and coordination of requirements for spectrum management approvals for electronic attack and radio frequency requests necessary for test execution.
• Assist the organization with logistics required for movement of DE systems for testing and fielding to other locations.
• Maintain inventory of assets, prepare shipping documents and coordinate with government and commercial transportation agencies.
• Support planning, tracking, execution, and reporting of HPM and HEL test and events, including test site design and configuration, risk assessment, and schedule management.
• Review test plans and standard operating procedures developed by other organizations and contractor personnel.
• Participate in the organization’s small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) flight program; operate group 1 and 2 fixed and rotary wing UASs used to challenge DEW during testing to assess capability to support counter small UAS mission.
• Complete required training, system preparation, maintenance, execution (flying) activities, and logging flight/sortie data.
• Operate basic HPM and HEL data acquisition systems such as TSPI target tracking and PEMSVA power density measurement/diagnostics systems.
• Allocate 25%-50% of time for field work at Kirtland and off-site; anticipate 1-3 two-week trips annually for field testing and 2-3 site surveys/visits or interface meetings at other government facilities.

• Active Secret clearance.
• 3‑10 years of experience and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or other scientific fields, or equivalent curriculum.
• Comparable work experience desired.
• Experience with directed energy (DE) technologies and real‑world Air Force applications (preferred).
• Small UAS pilot experience (preferred).
• Developmental and/or operational field test experience.
• Must have motivation to learn DE technologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel, including 2‑3 trips per year to OCONUS locations, required; ability to work on site at Kirtland AFB or off-site 25‑50% of time.