Systems Engineer (SME)

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).

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/tr ad e-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 Re ad iness 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

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

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
Additional Experience:

• 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

Preferred Experience:

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)

Additional Information:
Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH
On-site: This is a full-time on-site
Travel: Travel up to 15% may be required - per the customer's discretion