Systems Engineer SME
Warner Robins, GA Technical Services
Job Type
Full-time
Description

POSITION SUMMARY

  • Systems Engineer SME to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) at Robins AFB, GA. This position is contingent upon contract award.
  • The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) manages systems to provide precise positioning, navigation, and timing information to a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems.
  • These systems include but are not limited to the Software Defined User Equipment (SDUE), Miniaturized Airborne GPS Receiver (MAGR) 2000, Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI), Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), GPS Antenna System 1 (GAS-1), Advanced Digital Antenna Production System (ADAP), GPS Antennas, Antenna Electronics (AE), Resilient Embedded GPS/INS (R-EGI), Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE); Air Force Vanguard Transition programs, and alternative navigation capabilities.
  • Some systems are in initial development and many of these systems are undergoing significant modernization efforts to respond to new threats, improve supportability, improve long-term resiliency, and adopt open architecture standards, and digital engineering best practices. Modernization efforts are underway for both the MAGR-2K and the EGI receiver systems in support of aircraft modernization efforts. Additionally, R-EGI and SDUE are in rapid development using innovative acquisition approaches.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • APPLY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES ACROSS THE FULL LIFE CYCLE OF MAR SYSTEMS, FROM REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION THROUGH DEVELOPMENT, TEST, FIELDING, AND SUSTAINMENT
  • TRANSLATE OPERATIONAL AND MISSION NEEDS INTO CLEAR, TRACEABLE SYSTEM, SUBSYSTEM, AND INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS
  • DEVELOP, REVIEW, AND MANAGE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS, INTERFACE CONTROL DOCUMENTS (ICDS), AND TECHNICAL BASELINES
  • PERFORM TRADE STUDIES AND TECHNICAL ANALYSES TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS, ARCHITECTURES, AND TECHNOLOGIES
  • ENSURE REQUIREMENTS TRACEABILITY ACROSS DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, INTEGRATION, AND VERIFICATION ACTIVITIES
  • SUPPORT INTEGRATION OF MULTI-GNSS AND NAVIGATION SUBSYSTEMS INTO DOD FIXED-WING AND ROTARY AIRCRAFT PLATFORMS
  • SUPPORT SYSTEM INTEGRATION, DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING, AND OPERATIONAL TESTING TO VERIFY AND VALIDATE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
  • PARTICIPATE IN TECHNICAL DESIGN REVIEWS, CONFIGURATION AUDITS, AND MILESTONE EVENTS
  • SUPPORT MODULAR OPEN SYSTEMS APPROACH (MOSA) AND OPEN ARCHITECTURE IMPLEMENTATION TO ENHANCE FLEXIBILITY AND UPGRADEABILITY
  • PROVIDE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR PNT, NAVWAR COMPLIANCE, GPS SECURITY CERTIFICATION, AIRWORTHINESS, AND CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS
  • IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND MITIGATE TECHNICAL RISKS; SUPPORT RISK MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND EXECUTION
  • COLLABORATE WITH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, TEST, LOGISTICS, CYBERSECURITY, AND ACQUISITION TEAMS TO ENSURE TECHNICAL ALIGNMENT
  • SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PLANS (SEP), REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS, AND RELATED PROGRAM ARTIFACTS
  • PROVIDE TECHNICAL INPUT TO ACQUISITION STRATEGIES, SCHEDULES, AND COST ESTIMATES
  • SUPPORT SUSTAINMENT ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING OBSOLESCENCE MANAGEMENT, TECHNOLOGY REFRESH, AND SYSTEM MODERNIZATION EFFORTS

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. 

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in DoD acquisition.

Or bachelor’s degree in a related field and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD acquisition.

OR, 20 YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE WITH PROPER CERTIFICATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PWS LABOR CATEGORY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS, EIGHT OF WHICH MUST BE IN DOD ACQUISITION.


SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Deep understanding of DoD contracting, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Collaborative mindset, capable of fostering alignment and teamwork across diverse functions.
  • High integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to company values and customer focus.


SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have a minimum of an active U.S. TOP SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation. 
  • Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


TRAVEL REQUIRED

  • Position could travel up to 50% of the time out of state and overnight to fulfill contract requirements.