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# SME Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Serco
- **Location:** Lompoc, CA, 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:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3397029554&tx=VT6358TYV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## 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), * 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.


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