Systems Engineer

Apogee has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer to provide contractor site reachback support for theM-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO). These positions provide recognized PNT expert-level technical support for Studies & Analysis, trade studies, and technology roadmap development.

These are full-time remote positions with occasional travel to government sites.

Senior Technical Expertise:

Serve as a recognized PNT expert in DoD community with demonstrated qualifications

Provide expert technical support in one or more areas:

• Multi-GNSS Receivers

• PNT Antennas/Antenna Electronics

• Alternative/Complementary Navigation
  • Support rapid response technical requirements (available within one business day)
  • Provide senior-level technical recommendations and assessments

Studies & Analysis:

• Lead and execute complex Studies & Analysis (S&A) tasks
• Conduct advanced trade studies on technology approaches and system designs
• Develop technical white papers and research reports
• Support Product Support Business Case Analysis (PS-BCA)
• Evaluate emerging technologies and insertion opportunities

Technology Roadmaps:

• Develop capability and technology roadmaps for GPS User Equipment
• Identify technology maturation requirements and timelines
• Assess industry capabilities and development trends
• Recommend technology insertion strategies
• Support airborne/handheld/antenna modernization planning

Data Rights Analysis:

• Conduct studies on data rights acquisition approaches
• Evaluate the impact of data rights on sustainment and upgrades
• Assess technical baseline return-to-government strategies
• Provide recommendations on intellectual property approaches

Expert Consultation:

• Provide expert consultation on complex technical issues
• Support design reviews and technical assessments
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Participate in industry working groups and standards committees

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI level clearance
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Years of Experience: 25 years of PNT experience and a minimum of 20 years of experience in respective technical fields

Additional Experience:

• Published works in well-known PNT professional journals or conferences

• Submitted PNT-related patents

• Chairperson/board member/major technical contributor of industry and/or government standards committee for PNT-related architecture
• Recognized as an expert in the DoD PNT community
• Deep knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems, navigation, and PNT technologies
• Experience with alternative navigation systems (eLoran, INS, vision-based navigation, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills

Preferred Experience:

Education: PHD or Master's Degree in Engineering in a related field
Years of Experience: 15 years of PNT experience and a minimum of 10 years of experience in respective technical fields

Additional Information:
Location: Contractor Site (National - Remote)
Remote: This is a full-time remote position

Travel: Travel up to 25% may be required, per the customer's discretion