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Systems Engineer (5827) (Kirtland AFB, New Mexico) (TS/SCI)

Space Programs
Kirtland, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027

 

Outside Analytics has become a proud subsidiary of SMX, marking an exciting collaboration that enhances our collective capabilities to deliver cutting-edge digital transformation solutions. Are you interested in the next generation of Remote Sensing capabilities? At Outside Analytics we're on the ground floor of helping across the future remote sensing ecosystem across airborne, ground-based, and all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO), ! We build, integrate, and operationally support our customer's emerging mission systems to include real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are teamed with the most passionate companies in industry, dedicated to bringing best-of-breed capabilities to address our customers most pressing needs.

SMX is seeking a Systems Engineer who independently develops complex systems engineering solutions for satellite ground systems. The successful candidate designs, evaluates, and modifies end-to-end ground systems throughout the lifecycle per the SEMP and DoDI 5000.88. This person leads design reviews, coordinates standards development, and generates verification procedures. They will continuously assesses systems to identify single points of failure, EOL/EOS equipment, and proposes mitigation strategies to the Government.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Determines a course of action based on established guidelines, modifying processes and methods as required.
  • Works on problems of moderate scope that are often varied and routine, where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems.
  • Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments.
  • Builds productive internal and external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions.
  • Focuses on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports and analyses for review by experienced team professionals.

Required Skills & Experience 

  • TS/SCI eligible clearance
  • BS 10-12, MS 8-10, PhD 5-7

Desired Skills & Experience 

  • CompTIA Security Chief Engineer (DoD 8140 compliant), INCOSE ESEP, PMP, Cloud certificate

 

 

 

 

 

Application Deadline:  December 28, 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.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$100,000 - $135,000 USD

Salary : $100,000

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