Senior Systems Engineer - Panama City, FL

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy, then Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As the Senior Systems Engineer, you will join our Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) team supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) and support a broad portfolio of Autonomous Maritime System (AMS) programs in the Panama City, FL location onsite NSWC PCD.

Serco supports this program by collecting, recording, analyzing, evaluating and reporting performance data from the testing of various Unmanned Vehicles (UxV) and systems.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze UxV system designs, specifications, and technical data to determine whether various systems are ready for developmental/operational testing.

• Analyze results from UxV systems and capabilities under test/evaluation to ensure performance successfully meets engineering specifications and operational requirements.

• Investigate system failures, evaluate corrective alternatives and implement actions to ensure UxV systems maintain safe, effective operations and minimize/eliminate potential future system failures.

• Develop technical/logistics documentation in support of UxV operations, training and sustainment, including user manuals, training guides and system maintenance manuals.

• Develop concept of operations (CONOPS) and standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation for UxV operations, tactics, doctrine and vehicle deployment.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Active or current Secret Clearance.

• US Citizenship.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in an engineering discipline, computer science, math and related field.

• 8 years of related/similar experience.

• Knowledge/experience developing and implementing vehicle lift plans, load plans, deck plans, deployment and recovery plans.

• Demonstrated experience developing systems engineering documentation, including systems engineering plans, test/evaluation plans and life-cycle equipment maintenance plans.

• Knowledge of, and experience working with military unmanned systems and safety standards, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

• Knowledge and experience following Systems Engineering standards, procedures and best practices.

• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team environments.

• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and at all levels of sponsor/customer/corporate organizations.

• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products, such as MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email View email address on click.appcast.io .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan

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Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io .