Systems Engineer; Mid-Senior
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Overview
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer (Mid‑Senior) with demonstrated experience to perform Systems Engineering for the sustainment phases of a project related to mission planning software supporting aircraft and weapons systems on a software‑intensive program.
In this role you will join a team of highly driven professionals engaged in supporting critical programs across the NAVAIR community.
This is an onsite role providing support for our client at Patuxent River NAS, MD.
- Perform Systems Engineering for the sustainment phases of a project related to mission planning software supporting the Tomahawk Weapons System
- Evaluate the impact of new capabilities and/or updated hardware and software on meeting the requirements and mission performance of support software systems
- Review, develop, and comment on requirements during the sustainment phases by developing trade‑off studies, engineering approach analyses, system implementation analyses, and performing research to provide recommendations
- Participate in System Engineering Technical Reviews evaluating work products to Government standards
- Support program reviews and periodic program status meetings
- Support the Engineering Change Process
- Support Statement of Work development
- Clearance Required:
Secret - BS or BA degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering from a college program with ABET certification
- At least five (5) years of experience in Systems Engineering supporting DoD aircraft systems, DoD weapons systems, DoD mission systems or DoD support systems, including design, development, integration, and system testing of computer hardware, computer software, and navigation, sensor, and communication subsystems
- Demonstrated experience in all phases of the software engineering lifecycle
- Ability to decompose requirements into technical system and software requirements
- Some travel may be required
- Experience with the Tomahawk Weapons System
- Experience in DoD acquisition and engineering processes
- Experience with Systems Software, Systems‑of‑Systems engineering, model‑based systems engineering, or systems safety & reliability
- Strong communication (written/oral) and presentation skills, as well as strong critical thinking and reasoning skills
1/12/2026
SalaryProposed salary: $95,000 USD – $170,900 USD
BenefitsSMX offers a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Key components include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
Equal Opportunity EmployerSMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Background CheckSelected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
ImmigrationSMX 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, O‑1, or any other work authorization requiring employer support).
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