Systems Engineer

Overview

SCCI is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team! In this position you willsupport the Strike Planning and Execution Systems under the Next-Generation Naval Aircraft Mission Planning System (Collaborative Mission Planning Continuum - CMPC), a high-visibility, rapid Agile acquisition program set to field in 2026.CMPC is replacing legacy systems with real-time collaboration, automation, and advanced mission planning capabilities for Navy and Marine Corps aircrew. The position requires hands-on experience with modern software technologies, large-scale Agile development, and DevSecOps practices to deliver innovative, warfighter-focused solutions. You will collaborate with a cross-service team, including the USAF and JPO, to develop and deploy mission-critical systems that improve planning, execution, and post-mission analysis across naval aviation platforms. This position is located at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.

SCCI offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, 401k with Company Match, time off consisting of 2 weeks of paid vacation, 48 hours of sick/personal leave, and 11 paid Holidays.

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
• Performs software requirements analysis and decomposes them into system-level requirements
• Applies systems engineering processes to the analysis, development, testing, and deployment of NGNMPS software
• Analyzes, documents, and reviews NGNMPS emerging requirements
• Evaluates the impact of changes to NGNMPS system requirements and interfaces
• Participates in vendor technical interchange meetings and reviews vendor technical recommendations
• Leads working groups to address engineering and technical challenges requiring analysis of alternatives
• Engages with users to collect input and feedback for continuous improvement of NGNMPS
• Coordinates with test and evaluation teams to assess NGNMPS software
• Contributes to and provides peer review for technical white papers
• Reviews vendor-produced MBSE models and contributes to MBSE system descriptions
• Conducts technical risk management and tracking
• Participates in change management and configuration management processes and boards
• Provides technical input and review for project plans, schedules, and roadmaps
• Authors reports and briefs, delivers progress reviews, and presents technical analyses to NAVAIR leadership
• Collaborates with leadership, engineers, vendors, and software leads within Agile development processes to evolve requirements into enhanced CMPC capabilities
• Participates in Agile software development activities such as backlog grooming, prioritization, sprint reviews, program increment reviews, and capability evaluations
• Assists with vendor tasking and oversight, including developing technical SOWs, participating in TIMs and PMRs, and reviewing CDRLs
• Supports project planning efforts and develops technical cost estimates

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university
• Must have at least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise
• Must be able to work well with others

SCCI is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the needs of employees and their families. EOE of Veterans and Disabilities.