Systems Engineer SME

Apogee has exciting opportunities for Systems Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) supporting the M-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Responsibilities

• These positions support GPS User Equipment modernization with a focus on Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), technical assessments, platform integration, open architecture implementation, and demonstration and fielding of military satellite navigation capabilities.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with Government engineers, program managers, industry partners, and platform stakeholders to evaluate technical solutions, support acquisition decisions, develop technical documentation, and resolve systems integration challenges.
• We welcome motivated engineers with strong technical fundamentals and relevant experience; extensive GPS/PNT-specific experience is valued but not required. This is a f ull-time positions located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) . Responsibilities Provide systems engineering and technical support for NAVWAR and military GPS/PNT modernization, including satellite navigation receivers, antenna systems, and associated avionics.
• Evaluate operational requirements and proposed engineering solutions to support the development, demonstration, integration, and fielding of modernized PNT capabilities.
• Conduct technical assessments, engineering analyses, and trade studies addressing system performance, integration approaches, technical risks, and implementation alternatives.
• Support Government acquisition activities by developing and reviewing engineering documentation (including SEPs, PESHEs, frequency allocation documentation, and SSRAs), contractor technical submissions, program plans, and proposed technical solutions.
• Coordinate with Government program offices, aircraft platform teams, industry partners, and other stakeholders to address engineering and systems integration challenges.
• Assist with the development and review of technical requirements, interface documentation, systems engineering plans, and program materials.
• Assess compatibility and integration considerations for aircraft avionics, GPS receivers, antennas, and related navigation systems.
• Support developmental and operational test and evaluation, including assessment of test plans, test results, and technical issues.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, engineering reviews, working groups, and program discussions; provide actionable technical recommendations.
• Evaluate emerging GPS/PNT technologies, complementary navigation capabilities, and modernization initiatives for potential military aviation applications.
• Identify and manage technical risks, interoperability concerns, integration challenges, and opportunities to improve program execution.
• Prepare technical briefings, engineering assessments, and decision-support materials for Government leadership.
• Support technical coordination across the broader military aviation receiver and Assured PNT enterprise.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must possess and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance; Additional clearance eligibility may be required by the mission and applicable contract requirements.
• BA/BS in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Relevant systems engineering or technical experience supporting major weapon systems; no minimum number of years beyond applicable contract labor-category requirements Technical Expertise: Relevant experience in systems engineering, systems integration, avionics, test and evaluation, or related technical work supporting complex aerospace, defense, or comparable engineering programs.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, interface management, verification and validation, and technical risk management; familiarity with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 or EIA-632 principles is valued.
• Ability to assess operational and technical requirements, conduct engineering analyses and trade studies, and recommend practical solutions to integration challenges.
• Familiarity with avionics, embedded systems, navigation technologies, or comparable hardware/software interfaces, with the ability to apply that foundation to GPS/PNT modernization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex technical issues and clearly communicate recommended actions.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, including preparation of engineering assessments, technical briefings, and decision-support documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, Government program managers, and industry stakeholders.

Preferred

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field Years of Experience: No specific additional tenure required; depth of relevant experience and demonstrated capability are preferred Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems, military PNT, NAVWAR, M-Code receivers, and avionics integration.
• Experience applying systems engineering practices aligned with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, EIA-632, or comparable DoD engineering frameworks.
• Experience with modular and open architecture approaches, including MOSA and standards such as SOSA, FACE, OMS, or VITA.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553, avionics data buses, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and aircraft or subsystem interfaces.
• Experience working within the DoW Acquisition System, particularly AFLCMC or military aviation receiver modernization programs, with emphasis on Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and/or sustainment phases.
• Experience with airborne platform integration, receiver/antenna technologies, engineering trade studies, or technology demonstrations.
• Experience supporting developmental or operational test and evaluation, system verification, MBSE, or formal engineering reviews.

Additional Information Location

Wright Patterson AFB, OH Hybrid: This is a hybrid on-site position with three (3) days of on-site work expected each week; however, the customer may require additional on-site support as needed Travel:15% (Customer's discretion)