SME Systems Engineer

Serco has an opportunity for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Systems Engineer specializing in aircraft sub-system integration, airworthiness, and electronic warfare to support the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/WAG) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This position requires an active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

About the role

The Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate, Special Programs Division develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified USAF aeronautical capabilities. Responsibilities include conducting studies to identify new capabilities, transitioning laboratory technologies to operational platforms, executing demonstrations, and developing, testing, fielding, sustaining, and demilitarizing capabilities for the warfighter.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in electronic warfare and systems engineering for classified programs, utilizing DoD, USAF, and common engineering/scientific principles and procedures.
• Translate operational user requirements into contract system requirements documents.
• Apply systems engineering expertise for modification improvements, hardware/software development, configuration management, data rights, and quality assurance.
• Provide technical and programmatic feedback, develop and present technical briefings, and create engineering strategies, analyses, and technical program documents.
• Interface with weapons system contractors, vendors, and Government representatives on engineering activities; independently apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, oversee, and evaluate weapons system development and sustainment.
• Assess AFRL technology initiatives to guide investments and shape transition strategies to maintain a viable technology base for systems development.
• Develop system-of-systems architectures and digital transformation strategies for programs.
• Implement aircraft airworthiness, risk management, and obsolescence tracking processes.
• Evaluate contractor-proposed design changes and solutions, perform systems analyses and trade-off study assessments, and oversee the correction of deficiencies.
• Support all phases of subsystem component and system-level integration and testing: develop and review test plans/procedures, oversee test activities, and analyze test results.
• Assess contractor product capabilities in achieving system design requirements and specifications.
• Perform technical risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Develop request for proposal (RFP) technical documents and conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals, including design feasibility and system compatibility.

Requirements

• Active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP). Background investigation must be current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting.
• Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor.
• Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 5 years.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS).

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition engineering and test support.
• Electronic warfare engineering experience.
• Expertise in airworthiness, avionics, and other aircraft systems and host platform integration.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering (desired).

Benefits

Serco offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Salary range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by factors including scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education, training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. Eligible positions may include annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.