Senior Systems Engineer

Position Description

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Air Force, then Serco has a great opportunity for you! 

As the Senior Systems Engineer, you will support the Federation Integration and Testing program for the United States Air Force (USAF) Combat Air Force (CAF) Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON) program in Orlando, FL, where you will be working in an extremely dynamic and challenging environment on a day to day basis supporting or leading the acceptance of new simulator systems and simulator sites onto the DMON, conducting ‘real time’ troubleshooting of interoperability issues during DMON events and aiding the resolution of documented interoperability issues across the DMON. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense.

Serco is an industry leader in developing, integrating, and sustaining complex simulator systems for the US Department of Defense. Serco supports the United States Air Force (USAF) Combat Air Force (CAF) Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON) program. Our engineering teams perform a variety of tasks leading to the successful integration, test, deployment, and sustainment of complex modeling & simulation (M&S) systems, enabling a worldwide distributed mission training capability.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for the integration and acceptance of various USAF weapon system simulators and sites onto the DMON with the goal being to provide high quality, realistic distributed simulation training to crewmembers from the USAF and the other military services. 
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Perform analysis at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Perform integration and testing activities with contractor provided equipment and systems with various government provided systems.
• Generate test plans, test reports, system and software problem reports, and tracks issues through resolution.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active or Current US DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• Bachelors in Science in Engineering, Information Technology, Modeling & Simulation, or Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • An associate’s degree and 2 years of additional experience or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree. 
• 8 years of experience.
  • Higher level education such as a Master's Degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Experience within the last 7 years with USAF, USN, USMC, or USA rated operational experience specifically related to the air combat environment and air combat systems (some examples are, but not limited to – fighter or bomber pilot/navigator, combat helicopter pilot, special operations pilot, RPA pilot); or non-rated similar/related air combat control experience (some examples are, but not limited to – AWACS/Hawkeye controller, Combat Controller, JTAC).
• Willingness and ability to occasionally support integration testing efforts, meetings or other activities outside of a normal 9 AM - 5 PM (8 hour workday) work schedule including both very early AM and very late PM integration testing activities.
• Ability to compose high quality work materials such as test procedures, briefing slides, detailed reports, work-related manuals, or publications.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and propose solutions to complex interoperability problems.
• Ability to coordinate, lead & document integration or testing related working groups.
• Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 25% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• US DoD Top Secret clearance
• Masters in Science in Engineering, Information Technology, Modeling & Simulation, or Computer Science or experience in a related technical field.
• Integration & testing experience.
• Experience with distributed simulation protocols such as DIS, HLA, TENA.
• Experience in developing, integrating, or analysis of virtual, constructive and/or distributed simulation systems, or the operational use of these simulation systems.
• Experience in integration & test, VV&A, operational evaluation, or system analysis and troubleshooting of technical systems.
• Experience with use and operations of DoD Aircraft Systems such as IFF, Radar Systems, Radio Communications, Data Links, Munitions, Electronic Warfare, Aircraft Representation
• Experience performing computer system and software performance analysis
• Testing experience (I&T, VV&A, OT&E, or system analysis and troubleshooting of technical systems)
• Experience/Knowledge of the simulators on the CAF DMON utilize the DIS or HLA simulation protocols and a familiarity with these protocols, and/or designing, developing, integrating, or analysis of virtual, constructive and/or distributed simulation systems, or the operational use of these simulation systems.
• Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our Air Force Customers and a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

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Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected].