Systems Engineer (5827) (Kirtland AFB, New Mexico) (TS/SCI)

SMX•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

SMX is seeking a Systems Engineer to independently develop complex systems engineering solutions for satellite ground systems. The successful candidate designs, evaluates, and modifies end-to-end ground systems throughout the lifecycle in accordance with the SEMP and DoDI 5000.88. This person leads design reviews, coordinates standards development, and generates verification procedures. The role also involves continuously assessing systems to identify single points of failure and end-of-life/end-of-support equipment, and proposing mitigation strategies to the Government. Outside Analytics, a subsidiary of SMX, supports remote sensing capabilities across airborne, ground-based, and orbital regimes, including LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO. The organization builds, integrates, and operationally supports emerging mission systems, including real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization.

Requirements

TS/SCI-eligible clearance.
Bachelor's degree with 10–12 years of experience, master's degree with 8–10 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 5–7 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+ certification.
Chief Engineer (DoD 8140 compliant) qualification.
INCOSE ESEP.
PMP.
Cloud certificate.

Responsibilities

Determine a course of action based on established guidelines, modifying processes and methods as required.
Work on problems of moderate scope that are often varied and routine, reviewing a variety of factors when analyzing situations or data.
Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Apply learned techniques and contribute to analysis and investigation to solve problems.
Build productive internal and external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions.
Provide standard professional advice and create initial reports and analyses for review by experienced team professionals.
Design, evaluate, and modify end-to-end satellite ground systems throughout their lifecycle in accordance with the SEMP and DoDI 5000.88.
Lead design reviews, coordinate standards development, and generate verification procedures.
Assess systems for single points of failure and end-of-life/end-of-support equipment, and propose mitigation strategies to the Government.