SMX is currently seeking a Tactical Operations and Weapons Systems Subject Matter Expert to support our PMA-265 customer at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.
 
The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Applies Subject Matter Expertise from experience as an Officer a military specialist to identify, define, and document technical data for weaponeering, NATOPS, and NTRP (NATIP) products for Naval tactical aircraft and associated weapons systems
  • Provides analysis of operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors and systems
  • Develops, prepares, and manages material required for the operator to employ or maintain safely and effectively the aircraft and its weapon systems
  • Develop and present Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar material to DoD personnel
  • Applies analytic expertise to support technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops in support of recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
  • Provides subject matter expertise for specific aircraft/weapon systems and subsystems to include operational procedures, installation and maintenance, failure analysis, and technical support related to aircraft avionics, airframe, weapons, navigation, fire control and other aircraft systems
  • Provides advanced technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, detailed functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, training, troubleshooting, and implementation advice on specific areas that require expert level knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation
  • Reviews technical problems; provides solutions for software, hardware and systems; and troubleshoots operating anomalies using data review methodologies and/or automated evaluation programs

Additional duties and responsibilities may include: 

  • Analyze data and solve problems
  • Communicate with peers, subordinates and senior management
  • Identify objects, actions and events affecting organizational operations
  • Provide project execution, business and technical operations, strategic initiatives, workforce development, business improvement, or as required to support exceptionally complex technical and organizational tasks
  • Experience with other TMS/Weapons may include but not limited to: TACAIR.

Required Skills & Experience 

  • Clearance Required: Secret
    • US Citizenship is required for work on DoD contract
  • A Business, Management, Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university.
    • Additional experience may be substituted for a degree on a year for year basis. 
  • At least eight (8) years of recent and relevant professional experience with aircraft tactical systems employment is required.
  • The candidate for this position shall be:
    • an O-3 or higher; 
    • a graduate of a Navy Weapons School (e.g., TOPGUN), Test Pilot School (TPS), or Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron-1 (MAWTS-1);
    • and a Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) with at least one of the following: 
      • Navy Pilot or Naval Flight Officer (NFO) with at least 700 flight hours;
      • Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO);
      • Tactics Officer (TACCO);
      • Head of a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS);
      • Weapon Systems Officer (WSO);
      • or Other related military occupational specialist
  • Must have Fleet experience with strong communications skills that will be communicating with the Fleet Staffs about Fleet Hazard reports, Safety Action Reports, and can explain root cause of an F/A-18 issue and provide status on the progress to risk mitigation and resolution.
  • Ability to prepare high-level presentations for PMA leadership
  • Direct experience in one or a combination of the following areas is required: 
    • Experience acting as a Fleet Safety liaison, supporting safety investigations, trend analysis, and coordination with safety offices.
  • Participation in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR), ensuring compliance with engineering standards and program milestones.
  • Familiarity with Reliability Control Board (RCB) processes, analyzing reliability data and recommending system improvements.
  • Applied knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) planning to optimize maintenance strategies and system availability.
  • Proficiency in Data Analysis to extract insights from operational and performance data.
  • Hands-on experience with Configuration Management, maintaining system baselines and managing controlled changes.
  • Understanding of Airworthiness standards and processes, including compliance documentation and certification support.
  • Demonstrated ability in mentoring/training, guiding junior staff or delivering technical instruction in relevant domains.

Application Deadline:  9/15/2025

#cjpost #LI-ONSITE

 

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$123,800—$206,300 USD

 

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

Apply for this Job

* Required
resume chosen  
Dropbox
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
Cancel
cover_letter chosen  
Dropbox
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
Cancel

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in SMX’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

Enter the verification code sent to to confirm you are not a robot, then submit your application.

This application was flagged as potential bot traffic. To resubmit your application, turn off any VPNs, clear the browser's cache and cookies, or try another browser. If you still can't submit it, contact our support team through the help center.