Senior Systems Engineer - Wright Patterson AFB, OH - Serco North America

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If you want to work on cutting edge Air Force programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As an experienced Senior Systems Engineer, you will be supporting the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/WAG) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio (No telework/remote work at this location).

An active SECRET security clearance with background investigation current within the past 6 years or under Continuous Evaluation.  Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access and apply for a TOP-SECRET security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information.

The Fighters and Advanced Aircraft, Special Programs Division develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified Air Force aeronautical capabilities. AFLCMC/WAG conducts studies to identify new capabilities; transitions laboratory technologies to operational platforms; executes demonstrations; and develops, tests, and rapidly fields new capabilities for the warfighter. You will be providing bold and innovative engineering solutions by working with labs, test organizations, operational users, prime contractors, and subcontractors.

In this role, you will:

• Utilize your systems engineering expertise in research, design, development, integration, test, and sustainment of aircraft subsystems equipment and software
• Provide direct support to the Branch Chief Engineer for engineering program support and technical process improvement
• Implementation of Digital Engineering initiatives such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, such as Cameo
• Translate user requirements into system requirements, including allocation and verification in system requirement documents
• Using mechanical and electrical engineering experience, evaluate Contractor proposed design changes and solutions, perform systems analyses and technological/trade-off study assessments
• Analyze equipment and software performance deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective actions
• Support review and evaluation of weapon system and subsystem design, integration, analyses, and verification
• Support test planning working groups, technical interchanges, lab and flight test events, and day-to-day interactions between test, intelligence, and technology organizations
• Support development and review of the full range of program and contract documentation
• Apply systems engineering approach in building entrance and exit criteria for significant technical reviews.
• Conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals
• Perform technical risk assessments and develop mitigation plans

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To be successful in this role, you will have:        

• A U.S. citizenship
• An active SECRET security clearance with background investigation current within the past 6 years or under Continuous Evaluation.  Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access and apply for a TOP-SECRET security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 12 years of relevant DoD work experience or Master’s Degree with 10 years of relevant DoD work experience (will consider less years of experience on case-by-case basis)
• An in-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition engineering support
• To be able to travel up to 10% of the time  

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP) and have eligibility with background investigation current within the past 6 years or under Continuous Evaluation
• Five (5) years in DoD acquisition programs as either a sub-system or system engineer
• Electronic warfare engineering experience
• Three (3) years of Special Access Program or SCI experience within the last five (5) years

If you are interested in supporting and working with our Air Force and airmen and a dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes!

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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