Systems Engineer (5068)

SMX is seeking a Systems Engineer (Journeyman) to support the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command and Control Systems Program Office (PMA 231) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.

This candidate will be providing Systems Engineering support with responsibilities involving coordination of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts with France. This Program Office provides the E-2C Hawkeye, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, and the C-2A Greyhound fleet ensuring mission readiness for airborne early warning, command, and logistics support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems
• Guide the engineering development of modern complex systems
• Employ systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems
• Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Clearance Required: Secret

• US Citizenship is required for work on DoD contract

• Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university

• At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in a position related to the labor category description is required

• Demonstrated experience in the area of engineering expertise is required

• Ability to liaise with stakeholders across U.S. Navy, partners, and industry to ensure program milestones and deliverables are met

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Prior involvement with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs desired
• Understanding of program management, acquisition processes, and international defense cooperation strongly desired

Application Deadline: 3/23/2026

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$73,100-$121,800 USD

At SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).