Systems Engineering - Defense

Serco is seeking to fill a fast-paced, growing, and dynamic role of a Systems Engineer II to support our Satellite Ground System organization in Orlando, FL. This role is an individual contributor supporting engineering activities on one or more assigned programs. This is an agile program using 2-week sprints and tracking work in JIRA.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems

Analyses performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal

Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints

Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Performs integration and testing activities with contractor provided equipment and systems with various government provided systems.

Generates test plans, test reports, system and software problem reports, and tracks issues through resolution.

In addition, the candidate must be a team player, able to work comfortably and effectively with company team members as well as program stakeholders and DoD contractor personnel using strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Also, the candidate may be required to travel in support of customer interface, technical interchange meetings, on-site technical support, and event/exercise support.

An active DoD interim Secret clearance or DoD Secret Security clearance

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. Experience working within formal engineering, development, integration, requirements analysis, and/or testing processes for the development of complex systems
• Experience working with one or more of the following satellite communications technology aspects: system architecture, interfaces, protocols, control, planning, equipment, concept of operation, troubleshooting, policies, and/or procedures
• The ability to travel up to 10%.

Experience with standard system engineering processes for the development of complex systems with familiarity with some of the following areas: architecture development, systems analysis, requirements and interface management, and Engineering Review Board representation over the total systems lifecycle.

Knowledge base of commercial SATCOM systems and their supporting ground and management systems.

Experience or familiarization with analysis of satellite events, troubleshooting anomalies, outages, interference, technical feasibility, interoperability

C2ISR platforms, SATCOM, data links).

Understanding of radio frequency (RF) theory as it relates to communications (including satellite link performance parameters, link budgets and interference calculations)

Knowledge of advanced satellite waveforms and modem operations.

Cross-domain technical experience including RF communications, space-to-ground communications, network engineering, and electrical/mechanical systems.

Experience coding in Matlab and/or Simulink

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.Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: View email address on click.appcast.io note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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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.

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
• 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
• 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 .