Systems Engineer SME

GMRE•Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

Systems Engineer SME to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) at Robins AFB, GA. This position is contingent upon contract award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) manages systems to provide precise positioning, navigation, and timing information to a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems. These systems include but are not limited to the Software Defined User Equipment (SDUE), Miniaturized Airborne GPS Receiver (MAGR) 2000, Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI), Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), GPS Antenna System 1 (GAS-1), Advanced Digital Antenna Production System (ADAP), GPS Antennas, Antenna Electronics (AE), Resilient Embedded GPS/INS (R-EGI), Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE); Air Force Vanguard Transition programs, and alternative navigation capabilities. Some systems are in initial development and many of these systems are undergoing significant modernization efforts to respond to new threats, improve supportability, improve long-term resiliency, and adopt open architecture standards, and digital engineering best practices. Modernization efforts are underway for both the MAGR-2K and the EGI receiver systems in support of aircraft modernization efforts. Additionally, R-EGI and SDUE are in rapid development using innovative acquisition approaches.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in DoD acquisition.
Or bachelor’s degree in a related field and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD acquisition.
OR, 20 YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE WITH PROPER CERTIFICATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PWS LABOR CATEGORY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS, EIGHT OF WHICH MUST BE IN DOD ACQUISITION.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Deep understanding of DoD contracting, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Collaborative mindset, capable of fostering alignment and teamwork across diverse functions.
High integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to company values and customer focus.
Must have a minimum of an active U.S. TOP SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.
Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Responsibilities

APPLY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES ACROSS THE FULL LIFE CYCLE OF MAR SYSTEMS, FROM REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION THROUGH DEVELOPMENT, TEST, FIELDING, AND SUSTAINMENT
TRANSLATE OPERATIONAL AND MISSION NEEDS INTO CLEAR, TRACEABLE SYSTEM, SUBSYSTEM, AND INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS
DEVELOP, REVIEW, AND MANAGE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS, INTERFACE CONTROL DOCUMENTS (ICDS), AND TECHNICAL BASELINES
PERFORM TRADE STUDIES AND TECHNICAL ANALYSES TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS, ARCHITECTURES, AND TECHNOLOGIES
ENSURE REQUIREMENTS TRACEABILITY ACROSS DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, INTEGRATION, AND VERIFICATION ACTIVITIES
SUPPORT INTEGRATION OF MULTI-GNSS AND NAVIGATION SUBSYSTEMS INTO DOD FIXED-WING AND ROTARY AIRCRAFT PLATFORMS
SUPPORT SYSTEM INTEGRATION, DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING, AND OPERATIONAL TESTING TO VERIFY AND VALIDATE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
PARTICIPATE IN TECHNICAL DESIGN REVIEWS, CONFIGURATION AUDITS, AND MILESTONE EVENTS
SUPPORT MODULAR OPEN SYSTEMS APPROACH (MOSA) AND OPEN ARCHITECTURE IMPLEMENTATION TO ENHANCE FLEXIBILITY AND UPGRADEABILITY
PROVIDE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR PNT, NAVWAR COMPLIANCE, GPS SECURITY CERTIFICATION, AIRWORTHINESS, AND CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS
IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND MITIGATE TECHNICAL RISKS; SUPPORT RISK MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND EXECUTION
COLLABORATE WITH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, TEST, LOGISTICS, CYBERSECURITY, AND ACQUISITION TEAMS TO ENSURE TECHNICAL ALIGNMENT
SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PLANS (SEP), REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS, AND RELATED PROGRAM ARTIFACTS
PROVIDE TECHNICAL INPUT TO ACQUISITION STRATEGIES, SCHEDULES, AND COST ESTIMATES
SUPPORT SUSTAINMENT ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING OBSOLESCENCE MANAGEMENT, TECHNOLOGY REFRESH, AND SYSTEM MODERNIZATION EFFORTS