SMX is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineering Support Analyst with software engineering experience to support a project relative to software supporting aircraft and weapons systems. You will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting across the NAVAIR community.
This is an onsite role providing support for our client at Patuxent River NAS, MD.
The Software Engineering Support Analyst will be responsible for:
- Providing direct systems engineering/scientific support to and advise on engineering requirements, technical issues, and risks related to software development.
- Providing technical oversight and support strategic software planning.
- Serving as a hardware/software technical interface to Computer Scientist/engineering community on related software engineering activities and issues.
- Providing real-time access to SMEs for problem assessment and resolution.
- Providing software engineering technical support and representation
- Providing technical oversight into the Program Increment (PI) priority workloads.
- Providing concurrence, if applicable, on contractor proposed changes to processes and Software (SW) development plans.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Clearance Required: Secret
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering or computer science with an emphasis on software engineering/development of software systems
- Experience in software requirements allocation, design, software process management, open architecture principles, software integration and test
- Knowledge of processes for software system design, test and interoperability, planning and management
- Proven ability to effectively communicate at all levels within an organization, with effective interpersonal skills and an ability to resolve conflicting views and information
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of military avionics systems, components and software and related design attributes is highly desired
- Knowledge of systems engineering procedures, processes, practices and tools as related to Avionics and Weapons systems and technology is highly desired
- DAWIA certifications
- Acquisition experience
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.
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).
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