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Systems Engineer

Blu Omega
Scott, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
Blu Omega is seeking a Systems Engineer (SME) to support the modernization, integration, and sustainment of advanced Mission Planning Systems (MPS), including JMPS, JOMS, CMP microservices, and emerging cloud-native mission planning capabilities. This role will play a critical part in enabling next-generation mission planning across U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) environments.

This position sits at the intersection of systems engineering, cloud modernization, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity, working closely with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical capabilities across complex, multi-vendor environments.

Responsibilities:
  • Deliver integration, evaluation, and technical recommendations across the Mission Planning Enterprise
  • Develop and maintain enterprise, solution, and functional architectures aligned with DoDAF/UAF and Digital Transformation initiatives
  • Apply MBSE to document current and future system states and support technical roadmaps
  • Support design, development, testing, and sustainment of DevSecOps pipelines and Common Development Environment (CDE) capabilities
  • Maintain tools, scripts, utilities, test artifacts, and security patches to support continuous integration and deliver
  • Conduct performance, code quality, and cybersecurity assessments
  • Implement and validate cybersecurity, resiliency, and survivability requirements across systems
  • Support ATO/IATT documentation, RMF compliance, eMASS records, and program protection activitie
  • Perform functional thread and attack-path analyse
  • Support enterprise data management, including data governance, metadata, and interface documentatio
  • Develop and maintain data models and document data exchanges across systems
  • Provide systems engineering support for FMS environments, including integration and delivery of releasable mission planning capabilities
  • Support configuration management activities, including ERB/CCB processes and baseline management
Qualifications:
  • Experience in systems engineering across complex, multi-tiered environments (cloud, hybrid, or edge)
  • Recent (within 3 years) experience supporting mission planning systems such as JMPS, JOMS, or similar environments (highly preferred)
  • Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust, ICAM/IdM, RMF, and cybersecurity engineering practices
  • Familiarity with ATO/ACO processes, AOC systems, and JADC2-aligned architectures
  • Experience supporting enterprise architecture frameworks such as MBSE, DoDAF, or UAF
  • Experience working across Government, contractor, and multi-vendor environments
  • Strong communication and technical documentation skills
  • Active Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain; interim clearance may be considered)
Nice to Have :
  • Experience supporting AFLCMC, PEO C3BM, or C3M programs
  • Experience supporting FMS mission planning environments
  • Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or Lean-Agile portfolio practices
  • Prior experience working within mission planning ecosystems or related Air Force environments
Additional Details:
  • Primary location: Scott AFB Illinois, Travel required to Eglin AFB, Hanscomb AFB, and potential international travel in support of FMS effort
  • Opportunity includes involvement in both proposal (pursuit) and delivery phases
Salary Range: $145K-$170K
Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance

What Blu Omega Can Offer You:
  • Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
  • Results driven culture that embrace our core values
  • Rewarding work contributing to our Nation’s mission critical programs
Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Salary : $145,000 - $170,000

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