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SMX is always seeking individuals, in and around Southern Maryland, with expertise (or interest) in the following areas:
- Data Science, especially proficiency in manipulating, interpreting, and visualizing customer data and information.
- Software Engineering and Programming, particularly those with experience supporting aircraft programs and weapons systems for both existing and emerging military aircraft.
- IT infrastructure, including assistance with migrating our DoD clients’ workloads to the Cloud environment across all levels of classification.
Jim Knoll
Lead Program Manager
“SoMD it is the perfect place for employees to broaden their experience levels supporting customers based out of Washington DC and supporting the planning and management of National level programs.”
Jack Pappenattick
DevOps Team Lead
“I feel valued as an employee here. For me, that feeling of value and respect is something that I need to be successful at my job. SMX is a good place to start or continue your career growth journey.”
Aaron Kline
Data Center Operations Manager
“SMX prioritizes internal growth, paving the way through training and career development to allow our current employees every opportunity to progress and grow their careers in the direction of their choosing. SMX provides a vast range of job opportunities, with SoMD and NAS PAX new opportunities provided every day!”
Check out some of our technical capabilities in Southern Maryland
Find Your Next Career at SMX
Application System Administrator (4305)
SMX is seeking an Application System Administrator to join our team. This role is critical in supporting the design, documentation, deployment, and maintenance of innovative application solutions that align with the evolving needs of our organization and its clients.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical proficiency, creative problem-solving, and clear, effective communication. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals.
This position will be onsite at the client location in Patuxent River, MD.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather application requirements and translate them into effective, implementable solutions
Contribute to the design of scalable, efficient applications in alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system...
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Flight Operations Specialist/ Flight Clearance Product Developer (4581)
SMX is currently seeking a Flight Operations Specialist/ Flight Clearance Product Developer (FoSUAS) to support PMA-263 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.
This role can be remote, with willingness to travel (up to 10%) to client site.
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
Support PMA Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) – PMA Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) Support - Family of Small UAS (FoSUAS)
Act as the primary point of contact for information and process knowledge regarding specific type Flight...
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Flight Operations Specialist/ Flight Clearance Product Developer (Maritime and Land) (4582)
SMX is currently seeking a Flight Operations Specialist/ Flight Clearance Product Developer (Maritime and Land) to support the PMA-263 customer at 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
Support PMA Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) – ISR Services Maritime and Land
Act as the primary point of contact for information and process knowledge regarding specific type Flight Clearance (FC) for their assigned platform(s)
Includes awareness of normal fleet use, training,...
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Infrastructure Support Specialist (4593)
SMX is looking for a motivated Infrastructure Support Specialist to join our Data Center Facilities team. This position will provide full-time onsite support in Patuxent River, MD.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the NAWCAD DNA division at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, with responsibilities that include: cable termination, physical hardware installation, and configuration and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Track and visualize rack-mounted equipment and available power, networks, and physical space
Decommission equipment and connections
Lift 60-75lbs and perform work requiring extended walking and bending
Properly routing, dressing, and securing cables within racks, trays, and pathways to maintain airflow and organization
Installing overhead and underfloor cabling...
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Network & Computer Systems Administrator – Intermediate (Secret to TS) (3314)
SMX is seeking a skilled Network and Computer Systems Administrator to be part of our Information Technology Team supporting NAWCAD at Patuxent River, MD. The Administrator tasking includes operations, administration, maintenance, compliance, break/fix, activities for servers, appliances, storage devices on premise, in labs and in cloud environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide IT Administration support for virtual and physical computers/servers/appliances or other devices including but not limited to install, config, maintenance, compliance, and decommissioning
Support VMware systems hosting virtualized workstations and/or servers
Support Windows and/or Linux based systems
Support Windows Active Directory
Support routing, switching and other site to site network connectivity components
Create STIG checklists and ACAS scans in support of the Navy RMF process and NIST standards
Install and support Operating Systems...
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Network Engineer (3965)
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Network Engineer (mid or senior level) with demonstrated experience to perform Network Engineering, Design, and Analysis for for use in operational environments.
As the Network Engineer, you will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting critical programs across the NAVAIR community.
This is an onsite role providing support for our client at Patuxent River NAS, MD.
The Network Engineer will:
Serve as the Network Subject Matter Expert for all PMA-262 SW products
Plan Networks / NetConfig roadmap for all SW products (Ports Protocols Services Matrix updates for new capabilities, developing aircraft IP files, etc.)
Plan, prepare, and review all Networks artifacts
Coordinate with Platform CYBER on Network needs for external connectivity
Coordinate with PMA Mission Systems team on all networks updates required to support Fleet operations
Lead SME for Networks SW issues and...
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Program Analyst (4573)
SMX is seeking a mid-level Program Analyst to support our customer at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
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
Provide program analysis support for all aspects of the program
Participate in and support assigned Program and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Collect, complete, organize, and interpret technical and financial data related to aircraft acquisition and product programs
Track program/project status and maintain schedules
Apply relevant policies and procedures for financial planning
Conduct...
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Senior Network Engineer (4565)
SMX is seeking a highly motivated Senior Network Engineer to support our NAWCAD customer at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
The Senior Network Engineer will design, implement, and manage the customer's secure network infrastructures, leveraging Cisco, Juniper, TCP/IP, VoIP and other technologies according to DoD/Navy cybersecurity procedures and policies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage secure LAN/WAN architectures for a DoD/Navy environment
Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls Maintain security configuration compliance and risk management in accordance with DoD/Navy policies
Enhance network security and performance using Cisco and Juniper networking technologies Implement and optimize VoIP solutions
Conduct network performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization
Ensure mission-critical availability by maintaining cable plant design and network infrastructure installations
Delegate networking...
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Senior Software Engineer (3317)
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to support the Acquisition Program Office in oversight of Software Engineering activities.
You will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.
The Senior Software Engineer will:
Establishes, shapes, ensures compliance and continuous improvement for software development and software sustainment policies and procedures
Serves as a part of the government software acquisition management team on large complex software intensive weapon system programs.
Interact a wide diversity of software stakeholders.
Apply discipline of computer science or software development knowledge with minimum five years of experience in relevant job fields to support quality production of software on large complex software intensive weapons programs.
Plans, directs and manages research and development...
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Senior Systems Administrator (4521)
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain the various systems used in a Software Development program. This position will provide onsite support at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.
As the Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly-driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.
The Systems Administrator will:
Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users
Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems
Perform maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Oversee the efforts of less senior...
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Senior Systems Engineer (4575)
SMX is currently seeking a Senior level Systems Engineer to support our customer at 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
Translating OPNAV Resource Sponsor requirements into detailed system requirements
Supporting mission planning software development by applying knowledge of DoD acquisition processes
Leading or contributing to technical and programmatic engineering efforts
Applying systems engineering methodologies to guide the development of complex, modern systems
Supporting Program...
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Senior Systems Engineer (4580)
SMX is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support our PMA-281 customer at 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
Taking OPNAV Resource Sponsor requirements and breaking them down into systems requirements
Supporting acquisition processes to help mission planning S/W and collaborate with S/W developers
Performing programmatic or technical leadership roles in an organization identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems
guiding the...
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Senior Unix System Administrator (4608)
SMX is seeking a driven and experienced Senior UNIX Administrator to support operations at the Patuxent River Data Center (PRDC). This individual will work alongside a team of UNIX/Linux Systems Administrators responsible for maintaining the integrity, availability, and security of mission-critical systems across Department of Defense (DoD) networks.
The Senior UNIX Administrator will ensure systems are properly patched and configured in accordance with defined security baselines and hardening policies. Core responsibilities include resolving incidents and service requests in a timely manner and contributing to projects involving diverse systems and applications throughout the data center environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Support operating system and security patching efforts across multiple Department of Defense (DoD) enclaves
Mentor and support junior UNIX/Linux System Administrators by providing technical guidance on task execution, project...
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SIEM Analyst (4598)
SMX is seeking a mid-level SIEM Analyst to support our NAWCAD customer at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. This position is an onsite position but may be approved for a hybrid schedule after a probationary period of up to 6 months.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities
Implement and manage multiple security tools to include SIEM’s, firewalls, IDS/IPS’s, threat and vulnerability management tools, data loss prevention tools, filtering technologies, traffic inspection solutions, reporting technology and data analytics platforms
Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system to identify malicious activity
Document and escalate incidents (including event’s history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact...
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Software Developer (4572)
SMX is currently seeking a mid-level Software Developer to support our customer at 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
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs (network architecture background preferred)
Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis
Update software or enhance existing software capabilities
Collaborate with...
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Software Engineer (4515)
SMX is looking for a Software Engineer with demonstrated experience working on complex software development projects for the DoD. This position will be providing onsite support for our government client at Patuxent River NAS, MD.
In this role, you will be part of a Navy IPT that is developing, and will deploy, a modernized weapon test system – Standard Tester of Reprogrammable Munitions (STORM). This program has completed a Section 804 Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototype development for a minimum viable capability release (MVCR). The STORM system will replace the legacy Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE), and will support improvements to weapon built in test (BIT) and reprogramming operations both shipboard and ashore. The STORM IPT is applying modern Agile processes and contracting with software and hardware solution providers to improve the MTA prototype hardware and to develop the software needed for system management and munition reprogramming as...
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Software Engineer (Mid-Senior) (3581)
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer (Mid-Senior) with demonstrated experience to perform Software/Systems Engineering for the sustainment phases of a project relative to mission planning software supporting aircraft and weapons systems.
In this role, you will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.
This is an onsite role providing support for our client at Patuxent River NAS, MD.
The Software Engineer will:
Analyze computer science, engineering, and other software engineering problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system design and development issues, or network concerns
Perform software management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, software architecture, throughput, real-time processing limitations, Cybersecurity and...
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System Administrator (Secret to Top Secret) (4170)
SMX is seeking a skilled System Administrator to work within a 24x7 Information Technology Team supporting the Patuxent River Data Center under the NAWCAD DNA division, end user support, and compliance efforts at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. This is a position that provides a great opportunity for growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work within a 24x7 team providing continual support and monitoring of computer systems by resolving or escalating problems that arise
Apply monthly maintenance on Windows OS devices to mitigate vulnerabilities
Ensure monitoring tools are on-line and providing necessary alerting to provide notification of events/incidents/problems
Physical security monitoring for access control
Installation and cabling of systems within a Data Center
Assist with maintaining team documentation
Monitor Ticketing System Queues for inbound requests and/or issues
Perform shift turnover functions and ensure the next shift has knowledge of...
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Systems Administrator (4563)
SMX is seeking a skilled System Administrator to support our NAWCAD customer at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The successful candidate will manage and troubleshoot the operating systems and applications on end-user devices and servers in a lab environment and will work directly with the ISSO and cybersecurity team to maintain secure, compliant operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Cradle to grave system administration for endpoints and servers
Operating systems and application patching and updates
Vulnerability scanning and mitigation
Apply STIGs
Backup and recovery
Documentation support
Required Skills & Experience
Clearance Required: Top Secret
3+ years of experience
Must have thorough troubleshooting skills
Experience supporting the latest Windows end user devices and servers
Experience with compliance assurance including apply STIGs, patches, and scanning for accreditation efforts
Experience with hardware troubleshooting and...
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Systems Administrator (4600)
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain the various systems used in a Software Development program. This position will provide onsite support at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.
As the Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly-driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.
The Systems Administrator will:
Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users
Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems
Perform maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Oversee the efforts of less senior staff...
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Systems Engineer (4569)
SMX is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at 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.
In this role, you will support the Strike Planning and Execution Systems under the Next-Generation Naval Aircraft Mission Planning System (Collaborative Mission Planning Continuum – CMPC), a high-visibility, rapid Agile acquisition program set to field in 2026. CMPC is replacing legacy systems with real-time collaboration, automation, and advanced mission planning capabilities for Navy and...
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Systems Engineer (4571)
SMX is seeking a Systems Engineer at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD for the NAVAIR Systems Engineering Department in support of PMA-281.
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
Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems
Performs software acquisition functions, requirements management, and the...
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Systems Engineer (Mid-Senior) (3582)
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer (Mid-Senior) with demonstrated experience to perform Systems Engineering for the sustainment phases of a project relative to mission planning software supporting aircraft and weapons systems on a SW intensive program.
In this role, you will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting critical programs across the NAVAIR community.
This is an onsite role providing support for our client at Patuxent River NAS, MD.
The Systems Engineer will:
Perform Systems Engineering for the sustainment phases of a project relative to mission planning software supporting the Tomahawk Weapons System
Ability to evaluate the impact of new capabilities and/or updated hardware and software on meeting the requirements and the mission performance on support software systems
Review, develop, and comment on requirements during the sustainment phases of a project by developing trade-off studies,...
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Tactical Operations and Weapons Systems Subject Matter Expert (4584)
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...
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Windows System Administrator (4597)
SMX is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Windows System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team in a fast-paced Data Center environment. This position will be onsite at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.
In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Windows systems across workstation and laptop devices. This position requires a proactive approach to system stability, security, and performance, along with a collaborative spirit to work with various teams to meet organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
System Installation & Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain Windows operating systems on workstations and laptops, ensuring they adhere to organizational standards and specifications
System Updates & Patching: Apply OS and Application software updates, patches, and security fixes to maintain system stability, security, and compliance with internal policies
Troubleshooting &...
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Benefits Highlights
- 100% 401K match on the first 5% of your contribution with match immediately 100% vested
- 160 Hours (4 weeks) PTO and 11 Federal holidays recognized
- Three different medical plans through Cigna
- Paid Military leave up four weeks
- Paid Parental Leave up to four weeks
- Access to Training & Development resources
- Optional Flexible Spending Plans
- Fringe Benefits include Concierge Services, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Plan, and more!
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