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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SME Systems Engineer - **Company:** Serco - **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm89x2 ## About the Role + An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting + Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor + Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 5 years + Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS) Additional desired experience and skills: + In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition engineering and test support + Electronic warfare engineering experience + Expertise in airworthiness, avionics and other aircraft systems and host platform integration + Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering 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! ## Description If you want to work on cutting-edge DoD programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a SME Systems Engineer specializing in aircraft sub-system integration, airworthiness, and electronic warfare, you will be supporting the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/WAG) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate, Special Programs Division develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified USAF aeronautical capabilities. AFLCMC/WAG conducts studies to identify new capabilities; transitions laboratory technologies to operational platforms; executes demonstrations; and develops, tests, rapidly fields, sustains, and demilitarizes capabilities for the warfighter. In this role, you will: + Be a Subject Matter Expert in electronic warfare and systems engineering supporting classified programs utilizing DoD, USAF and common engineering/scientific principles, and procedures. + Translate operational user requirements into contract system requirements documents. + Apply systems engineering expertise for modification improvements, hardware/software development, configuration management, data rights, and quality assurance. + Provide technical and programmatic feedback, develop and present technical briefings, and develop engineering strategies/analyses and technical program documents. + Interface with weapons system contractors, vendors, and Government representatives on engineering activities; independently apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, oversee, and evaluate weapons system development and sustainment. + Assess AFRL technology initiatives to guide investments and shape transition strategies to keep a viable technology base available to support systems development. + Develop system-of-systems architectures and digital transformation strategies for programs. + Implement aircraft airworthiness, risk management, and obsolescence tracking processes. + Evaluate Contractor proposed design changes and solutions, perform systems analyses and technological/trade-off study assessments, and oversee the correction of deficiencies. + Support all phases of subsystem component and system-level integration and testing: develop and review test plans/procedures, test activities oversight, and test result analysis. + Assess contractor product capabilities in achieving system design requirements and specifications + Perform technical risk assessments and develop mitigation plans. + Develop request for proposal (RFP) technical documents and conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals to include design feasibility and system compatibility. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)