Software Engineer III – SMPES SME

Apogee Engineering, LLC

. Manage end-to-end technical coordination, architectural design, interface integration, and deployment implementation of complex enterprise software and hardware nodes across the SMPES network .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeOffutt AFB • Nebraska • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex enterprise software and hardware integration, with a strong focus on Digital Engineering practices and advanced systems engineering. Proficient in translating operational requirements into actionable engineering tasks while ensuring compliance with national defense strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active U.S. Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance8+ Years Advanced Systems Engineering ExperienceSMPES Subject Matter ExpertProficiency in Digital Engineering ArchitecturesBachelor’s Degree in STEM Discipline

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringArchitectural DesignInterface IntegrationDeployment ImplementationContainerized MicroservicesAI/ML AnalyticsDevSecOps PipelinesModel-Based Systems EngineeringRequirements TrackingConfiguration-as-Code Principles

Tools & Technologies

DOORSCameo Systems ModelerConfluence

Industry Keywords

Operational TechnologyUSSTRATCOMStrategic Deterrence OperationsCrisis Action ResponseNuclear Command and Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudMicroservicesTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end technical coordination, architectural design, interface integration, and deployment implementation of complex enterprise software and hardware nodes across the SMPES network
Lead secure integration and convergence of Operational Technology (OT), tactical communications networks, and mission-critical hardware with cloud and application layers
Review, evaluate, and assess emerging technologies such as containerized microservices, AI/ML analytics, and DevSecOps pipelines
Drive adoption and execution of Digital Engineering practices using interconnected data models, automated workflows, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Serve as the USSTRATCOM and J5 Operations SME
Translate Joint Staff Level I–IV planning requirements, target planning needs, and crisis action response paths into actionable engineering tasks
Author technical baselines and critical government program milestones with Department of War officials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Must possess an active U.S. Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with explicit eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP) and Nuclear Command and Control (NC2)
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace/Electrical Engineering)
8+ years of advanced systems engineering experience
Experience as an SMPES SME with deep, hands-on knowledge of ISPAN, NPES, and GAP CIE
Extensive background supporting USSTRATCOM mission sets, including strategic deterrence operations and conventional integration
Experience working alongside J5 operational planners to implement national defense strategies
Proficiency utilizing modern digital engineering architectures, configuration-as-code principles, and requirements tracking platforms such as DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler, or Confluence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time employment
10% travel allowance/coverage