*SME Engineer*

*SME Engineer* Job Locations US-VA-Dahlgren ID 2026-2612 Category Engineering Position Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Overview **This position is contingent upon Contract Award** Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The SME Engineer will work directly with the Government personnel in meeting the technical needs of the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs.
• Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
• Supports multiple functional areas with expertise.
• Participates in special studies with highly specific scope.
• Participates as a creator or reviewer for trade and concept analyses, provides for the implementation, integration, test, and transfer into operations of missions and projects.
• Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues.
• Consults with senior level management and customers on complex technical issues.
• Applies sound analysis and scientific/engineering consulting expertise and practices to solve a wide variety of complex customer problems.
• Applies expert knowledge and expertise to develop and recommend creative and innovative solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Functional Areas:

• Test Planning, Coordination, and Management
• Test Engineering and Analysis
• Programmatic Test Support
• Test Execution
• Test Documentation
• Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE)
• Instrumentation Application
• Instrumentation Setup and Operations
• Telemetry Installation and Integration
• Explosives Safety
• Ammunition T&E
• Basic Electronics, Digital, AC and DC Knowledge
• Familiar with Navy Gun Systems

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering (specific discipline relevant to the role) desired; Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline in combination with extraordinary experience can substitute for advanced degree.
• Relevant certifications related to the specific SME area are desired.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant engineering field, with a significant portion of that experience (at least 8 years) as a recognized SME in T&E.
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of a specific engineering discipline critical to T&E, with a recognized reputation as a leading expert in the field (Instrumentation Application, Instrumentation Science and Technology (S&T), Explosives Safety, Ammunition T&E, etc.).
• Demonstrated mastery of advanced engineering principles, techniques, and methodologies specific to T&E.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to address the most challenging technical issues in T&E.
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to influence strategic decision-making related to T&E and drive innovation within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Government, other Contractors, and Engineers to address complex T&E problems.
• Significant experience working on highly complex and critical T&E projects for military or government agencies preferred.
• National or international recognition as a leading expert in T&E preferred.
• Extensive experience presenting at industry conferences and publishing technical articles related to T&E preferred.
• Active participation in relevant industry standards committees related to T&E preferred.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is typically performed in a controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May require lifting up to 25 pounds.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results. As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. Salary $156k+/annually Tatitlek Management Services, Inc. (TMSI)