Systems Engineer - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Serco - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

Full-time

Remote - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Systems Engineer position at Serco involves supporting the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Program Office at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The role focuses on the development, modernization, and sustainment of GPS receivers and user equipment, ensuring alignment with DoD and national-level priorities. The engineer will work closely with government personnel, providing technical management and engineering support for multiple GPS modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, executing, and controlling technical aspects of acquisition programs.
• Develop and present technical briefings and lead technical meetings/reviews.
• Serve as a technical advisor to government personnel.
• Provide technical management and engineering support services for GPS modernization programs.
• Assist with the development of systems engineering requirements, program strategies, statements of work, and systems engineering plans.
• Conduct engineering trade studies and technical analyses.
• Evaluate, plan, and conduct development/integration/fielding activities for modernized GPS systems.
• Assess civil and military mandates associated with Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing requirements.
• Review and analyze technical proposals and directives.
• Evaluate OEM technical performance and proposed solutions to ensure satisfaction of government requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DoD Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• At least 8 years of related experience
• Experience with Modern Systems Engineering and Requirements Management processes
• Experience with defense acquisition management processes as contained in the DoD 5000 series directives
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering process/environment
• Ability to travel 10%

Nice-to-haves

• Eligibility for TS Clearance
• Master's Degree
• At least 10 years of related experience
• Experience with modern aircraft avionics/navigational systems integration and communications bus structures
• Experience with software-intensive electronic commodities
• DAU/DAWIA Certification in Systems Planning, Research, Development & Engineering