Lead Systems Engineer PNT/C5ISRT

BLACKROCK STRATEGY INC•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blackrock Strategy is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer PNT/C5ISRT to support high-priority prototyping and experimentation efforts within the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Acquisition Directorate (AD), in the National Capital Region (NCR). This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering, advanced technology integration, and mission execution, providing senior-level technical leadership across complex defense programs. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in PNT and C5ISRT capabilities, with the ability to guide design, integration, and operational application in contested environments. This position is contingent upon contract award. Qualified candidates will be submitted upon identification.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility
10+ years of experience as a Chief Systems Engineer or Deputy CSE on programs valued at $100M+
8+ years of leadership experience supporting classified programs at the SCI level or higher
8+ years of experience in APNT operational and technical methods in contested environments
5+ years of experience overseeing technical requirements development and capability assessments
5+ years of experience supporting the DoD 5000 acquisition lifecycle
5+ years of experience working within Agile development environments
5+ years of experience establishing and managing formal risk management processes
Master’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline (PNT, C5ISRT, or similar)

Nice To Haves

8+ years of experience with C5ISRT and counter-C5ISRT systems, including multi-source data integration and analysis
Prior military or Department of Defense experience

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level systems engineering leadership across design, manufacturing, integration, and test activities
Support program execution in a role comparable to a Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) or Deputy CSE for large-scale programs ($100M+)
Lead and support APNT initiatives focused on protecting and controlling PNT data in contested environments
Provide technical expertise in C5ISRT and counter-C5ISRT systems, including multi-source data integration and analysis
Oversee development and assessment of technical requirements for emerging technologies and capabilities
Execute and support efforts aligned with the DoD 5000 acquisition lifecycle
Support Agile development practices across programs and teams
Establish and manage formal risk management processes for technology development efforts
Coordinate across government stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams to ensure alignment and execution