SME II - Technology Capabilities

Core4ce Careers • Washington, WA

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About The Position

We are seeking an SME II Technology Capabilities (Government Site) to provide senior technical leadership for highly classified TS/SCI (SAP-eligible) defense programs focused on APNT and C5ISRT in contested environments. As a Chief System Engineer (or Deputy), you will lead end-to-end development—requirements, design, integration, test, and transition—while managing technical risk and execution within the DoD 5000-series lifecycle and Agile processes. Qualified candidates bring 10+ years as a CSE/Deputy CSE on $100M+ programs, 8+ years leading SCI-level efforts, deep APNT/PNT protection experience, and a master’s degree in a relevant technical field; military/DoW experience and C5ISRT/C-C5ISRT integration and countering expertise are preferred.
This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI ( must be clearance-eligible and prepared to maintain clearance status throughout the duration of employment.)
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an engineering/scientific/technical discipline related to PNT and/or C5ISRT.
• 10+ years as a Chief System Engineer (CSE) or Deputy CSE on a major technology program or portfolio valued at over $100M, with leadership/oversight of complex design, manufacturing, integration, and/or test.
• 8+ years in a leadership capacity on SCI-level (or higher) classified programs and APNT operational/technical experience focused on protecting and controlling PNT data in contested environments, including C5ISRT support to military operations.
• 5+ years overseeing technical requirements and assessments for new/emerging capabilities, executing activities supporting the DoD 5000-series acquisition lifecycle, using Agile development processes, and establishing/managing a formal risk management process for a technology development program.

Nice To Haves

• Military or DoW experience.
• 8 years with C5ISRT and C-C5ISRT systems that integrate/analyze data from multiple sources, including experience countering these systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief System Engineer (or Deputy CSE) providing technical leadership and oversight for APNT/PNT protection and C5ISRT capabilities in a TS/SCI (SAP-eligible) environment.
• Lead end-to-end systems engineering execution across requirements, architecture/design, manufacturing, integration, test, and transition to operations.
• Define, manage, and validate technical requirements; conduct assessments of new and emerging capabilities to inform roadmaps and investment decisions.
• Establish and run a formal technical risk management process, including identification, mitigation planning, tracking, and escalation of technical issues.
• Drive program execution within the DoD 5000-series acquisition lifecycle, ensuring artifacts, reviews, and decision points are met.
• Apply Agile development practices to guide iterative delivery, technical trade studies, and integration across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate and brief stakeholders and senior leaders on technical status, risks, integration outcomes, and mission impact.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees