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1587 - SME - Autonomous Systems

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Dec 2025

💰 $185,000/yr($150,000/yr – $185,000/yr)

About the role

Sigma Defense is seeking a SME - Autonomous Systems to provide the required support to the Capability Development and Innovation (CD&I) division within the Secretariat for Special Operations under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

10+ years of experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study.

Personnel Clearance Level:

Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

Support the development of comprehensive Counter-Unmanned Systems (CUxS) capabilities across all warfighting domains.
Development will include designing and implementing systems that operate effectively in irregular and denied environments, ensuring adaptability to the most challenging operational scenarios.
The work will focus on delivering advanced kinetic and non-kinetic effects, thereby creating asymmetric impacts against hostile unmanned systems.
Provide expertise for identifying, countering, and neutralizing unmanned threats, integrating sophisticated technologies and innovative approaches to enhance defensive and offensive operational capabilities.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $185,000 annually.

Benefits