Systems Engineer (SME)

Apogee Engineering, LLC•Bath Township, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee has exciting opportunities for Systems Engineers (Subject Matter Expert) supporting the M-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. These positions support GPS User Equipment modernization programs with focus on platform integration, systems engineering, and open architecture implementation. These are full-time positions located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB).

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field
Years of Experience: 15 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, with at least 5 years in DoD
In-depth knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems, avionics integration, and PNT
Knowledge of systems engineering processes per IEEE 15288/EIA 632
Experience with open architecture standards (SOSA, FACE, OMS)
Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553 and avionics interfaces
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Education: Master's or Doctorate Degree in Engineering or related technical field
Years of Experience: 12 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, with at least 5 years in DoD
Additional Experience: Experience with airborne platform integration (3 or more years of platforms preferred)

Responsibilities

Translate user requirements into system requirements for GPS User Equipment and platform integration
Perform technical/mission analyses of operational requirements for aircraft applications
Conduct technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs and architectures
Draft project documentation including SOOs, SOWs, SEPs, program plans, and presentations
Review and analyze technical proposals for cost, design feasibility, and system compatibility
Support platform integration activities with Wright-Patterson-based aircraft programs
Review and verify Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between subsystems and platforms
Support System Integration Lab (SIL) testing to ensure compliance with ICDs
Provide expertise in open architecture frameworks (SOSA, FACE, OMS, VITA)
Recommend implementation of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
Support GPS security certification and NAVWAR compliance
Provide systems engineering support for Assured PNT development
Evaluate contractor test plans and participate in systems testing
Support design reviews from Preliminary Design Review through Production Readiness Review
Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) best practices
Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices
Conduct life-cycle cost analyses and supportability assessments
Support airworthiness certification activities
Evaluate alternative navigation capabilities and integration approaches