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Systems Engineer SME

Anywhere
other
Posted 10/13/2025
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Key Skills:
Systems Engineering
Network Engineering
Acquisition Management
Business Process Reengineering
Specialty Engineering
Organizational Planning
Acquisition Logistics
Configuration Management
Data Information Systems
Program Management
Requirements Analysis
System Architecture
Test and Evaluation
Cyber Security
Electronic Warfare
Communication Systems
Integration Support

Compensation

Salary Range

$105K - 195K a year

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer SME will lead the design, development, documentation, and testing of various systems. Responsibilities include system requirements development, architecture creation, and formal system acceptance testing.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience in an R&D environment and be a Subject Matter Expert in C5ISR systems. A high school diploma and 10 to 30 years of technical experience, including military experience, are required.

Full Description

Position Summary MAG is currently looking to hire a Subject Matter Expert to support their C5ISR customer located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This position is contigent upon award currently. This project will support Army Modernization initiatives through protype research, development and testing efforts. The Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) will spearhead the design, development, documentation, and testing of various systems including computing and networking, communications, aircraft avionics, flight control, and ground control stations. Responsibilities encompass the development and analysis of system requirements, creation of system architecture, both preliminary and detailed system design, specification and test procedure formulation, execution of system and subsystem integration and testing, generation of system documentation, and performance of formal system acceptance testing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works independently under general guidelines or objectives. Possesses advanced technical and managerial skills; fully knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of a program or functional area. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, network engineering, acquisition management, business process reengineering, specialty engineering (e.g., communications, systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, human factors, reliability and maintainability, systems security etc.), organizational planning, acquisition logistics, configuration and data information systems, and support or program management. May support a single systems acquisition program/project or major functional area. Fully knowledgeable of all aspects of the program or programs under his/her management. Establishes objectives and requirements. Assist in the development of budgets as needed. Assist in the development of program/project standards and schedules. Monitors outside resources as requested. Has experience or extensive knowledge with the processes and procedures relative to the functional area. Coordinates, reviews and supervises work of assigned staff as assigned . Reviews/oversees the preparation of all related documentation. Performs other related duties as assigned. Support briefings/presentations, trainings, test events, and Program Reviews as requested. This position may require CONUS/OCONUS travel to support training and test events. Requirements The required skills and knowledge include proven experience providing integration support within an R&D environment with prototype equipment. Subject Matter Expert in Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), Telecommunications, Electronic warfare (EW), on Quick-React programs. Experience with shelter integration. The following list of knowledge and skills may abe applicable to support: Solid understanding and application of Systems Engineering principles Experience generating Systems Engineering Management Plans Proven ability to derive system and subsystem level requirements through decomposition of the customer Capability Production Document Proven ability to perform requirements analysis and verify the validity, traceability, and testability of existing requirements Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a Requirements Verification Matrix Experience performing functional analysis/allocation Significant experience developing system architectures Experience generating systems engineering management plan Experience developing system and subsystem level requirements through decomposition Experience performing requirements analysis Experience validating the traceability and testability of existing requirements Experience creating requirements verification matrix Experience performing functional analysis/allocation Experience developing system architecture Experience conducting trade studies and analysis for product selection Experience generating artifacts for PDRs, SFRs, and CDRs Experience conducting trade studies and analysis for product selection Experience generating engineering artifacts for project and design reviews, and presenting these during customer meetings Strong written, communication, and oral presentation skills Proven ability to lead test teams to facilitate systems integration, verification, and test Self-starter with a desire to solve problems Team player with a desire to learn Education and Experience High School Diploma 10 to 30 years technical experience. 10 years military experience. Relevant expereince includes but not limited to engineering electronic, information technology, weapons, and/or radio frequency systems Clearance Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance to start and if needed, obtain up to a TS/SCI clearance. Desired Requirements Experience supporting Department of Defense R&D Projects and/or practical experience with DoD C5ISR systems and equipment. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical discipline Other Qualifications Software Development and Cyber Security Certifications will be considered but not required at this time. Project Management Certifications will be considered but not required at this time. Valid Passport. Special Note The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements. Benefits and Compensation At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $105000 to $195000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.

This job posting was last updated on 10/14/2025

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