Chief Engineer/SME

BryceTech•Washington, DC

About The Position

BryceTech is seeking a subject matter expert with prior experience as a Chief Systems Engineer to support a major defense program, focusing on Department of War (DoW) prototyping and experimentation efforts. The ideal Chief Systems Engineer would have extensive experience supporting major technology programs (>$100 million) leading the design, development, and test of complex, multi-domain systems. They must be skilled in enterprise architecture, mission engineering, and technical risk management.

Requirements

MA/MS in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline that is related to PNT and/or C5ISRT.
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
10+ years’ experience as a Chief System Engineer (CSE), or a Deputy CSE for a major technology program (or portfolio of programs) valued at over $100M
8+ years of experience operating in highly classified environments (SCI/SAP)
8+ years’ experience in military tactics and technical methods including PNT and C5ISRT
5+ years of experience overseeing technical requirements
5+ years of experience in DoD acquisition including with DoD 5000, Agile Development, and risk management processes
Experience supporting DoW services at senior leadership levels, preferably experience within Pentagon R&D or Acquisition
Experience working within or supporting OUSW (R&E), Joint Staff, or Service-level organizations
Expert in systems engineering and program management focused on development, testing, and employing emerging technologies
Strong background in systems engineering, mission engineering, or advanced technology development
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

Technical Authority: Serve as the lead technical authority, shaping and validating the end-to-end system and mission architectures
Engineering Integration & Execution: Oversee the integration of prototype and experimentation efforts across a range of key technical domains including AI/ML, cyber, C5ISRT, autonomy, hypersonics, and multi-domain operations
Technical Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks across the program lifecycle, including design trades, technology insertion, and system vulnerabilities
Mission Thread and Capability Alignment: Ensure that system designs fully support key mission threads, CONOPS, and joint operational requirements through rigorous systems engineering practice
Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership: Lead technical coordination across government, industry, and mission partners, providing clear guidance, decision support, and strategic technical vision