Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications:
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