Systems Engineer – SME
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Translate user requirements into system requirements for GPS User Equipment and platform integration
- Perform technical/mission analyses of operational requirements for aircraft applications
- 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
- Provide expertise in open architecture frameworks (SOSA, FACE, OMS, VITA)
- Support GPS security certification and NAVWAR compliance
- Evaluate contractor test plans and participate in systems testing
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field
- 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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities