Systems Engineer (4571)at SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/) Patuxent River, MD SMX is seeking a Systems Engineer at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD for the NAVAIR Systems Engineering Department in support of PMA-281. The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** + Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems + Performs software acquisition functions, requirements management, and the understanding of software workflow + Must be able to perform software requirements broken down into systems requirements **Required Skills & Experience** + Clearance Required: Secret + US Citizenship is required for work on DoD contract + Must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university + At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience + Demonstrated experience and expertise in an area of engineering is required **Application Deadline:** 9/2/2025 \#cjpost #LI-ONSITE 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: $86,000—$143,200 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.