Systems Engineer

Position Description & Qualifications Serco seeks a Simulation Systems and Test Engineer for its Combat Air Force Distributed Mission Operations (CAF DMO) 3.0 program in Hampton, VA. The CAF DMO 3.0 program, through its Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON), provides world‑class integration training in large‑force and small‑team formats to combat units around the globe against cutting‑edge threats in a boundless virtual battlespace. The U.S. Air Force can only utilize its full capability against modern threats in a virtual environment. Be part of that environment and help continue to make the USAF the best air force in the world. You will be part of a focused team of engineers performing test, integration, and evaluation of disparate M&S systems and applications to support 5th and 6th generation training interoperability. The team works closely with the DoD customer and other Serco teams at Langley AFB and Orlando, FL to deliver quality test services. In This Role, You Will Support simulation system and application integration, evaluation, and interoperability test for DMON and JSE training operations. Use industry‑standard tools for simulation test and evaluation, including Wireshark, simulation protocol analysis, and GFE and Commercial Computer Generated Forces (CGFs). Assist in detailed analysis of network and computational system performance (latency, bandwidth, jitter, and system occupancy measures). Help develop and maintain test plans and procedures to document and drive test activities. Draft comprehensive test reports based on completed integration, test, evaluation, and verification tasks. Assist in the development of CONOPS and multiple COAs for implementation and deployment of the evaluated simulation capabilities. Contribute to other areas of the engineering life cycle, including requirements review and assessment, training operations support, and basic system administration functions. Produce well‑defined, concise test procedures and test cases under the guidance of senior engineers. Support program and team processes using Atlassian Suite tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, X‑Ray). Participate in peer reviews, test bed maintenance and updates, and programming, testing, and debugging activities. Write and maintain scripts and support application programs (PowerShell, Cygwin, VBasic, etc.) to enable efficiencies in test artifact creation and task execution. Help identify production and non‑production application issues, assist in developing solutions, and implement necessary changes. To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have An associate’s degree in an applicable STEM curriculum (e.g., Data Analysis, System Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Physics) or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree and eight years of engineering experience performing test, integration, SW development, or embedded systems engineering activities, OR an associate’s degree with ten years of experience. An active Secret clearance to start and the ability to obtain TS/SCI and Secret/SAP. Experience supporting DoD customers and personnel in a technical capacity. Familiarity or experience with development, test, and evaluation of military training or operational systems. Must possess or obtain within six months a DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP). Up to 10% travel. Additional Desired Experience And Skills An active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR. Familiarity with military training systems, products, and capabilities. Exposure to or experience in M&S development, test, and integration. Knowledge of or experience with the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). Possess or obtain within six months a Linux OS certification (e.g., Linux+, RHCSA). Understanding or familiarity with DIS IEEE1278.1 or HLA IEEE 1516 protocols. Equal Opportunity Employment 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, or other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency and Benefits Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance‑based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance. Eligible employees also gain access to a variety 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr