Lead Systems Engineer

PEMCCO•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of advanced systems supporting critical government missions. This role is ideal for an experienced systems engineering professional who enjoys leading technical efforts, mentoring engineers, collaborating with customers, and driving solutions from concept through deployment and sustainment. This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in: Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Requirements Engineering, System Integration, Verification & Validation, Technical Leadership, Enterprise Systems, Mission Systems, Lifecycle Management, Digital Engineering, Engineering Modernization Programs, and DoD or Federal Programs. As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will serve as a key technical leader responsible for guiding engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle. From concept development and requirements analysis through integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment, you will help ensure technical solutions meet mission objectives, customer requirements, and operational needs. You will work directly with program leadership, customers, engineers, developers, and stakeholders to develop engineering strategies, evaluate technical solutions, and support some of the most complex challenges facing government programs today.

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or a related technical discipline
Ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering, systems analysis, systems integration, systems development, or a related technical field
Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies and best practices
Experience supporting requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, testing, verification, and validation efforts
Experience developing technical solutions for complex engineering challenges
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
Experience serving as a Technical Lead or Lead Systems Engineer
Experience supporting large-scale or complex systems engineering programs
Experience supporting acquisition, modernization, or lifecycle management initiatives
Experience developing engineering strategies and system architectures
Experience leading integration, verification, validation, and testing activities
Experience mentoring engineering teams
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering approaches

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle
Analyze operational, functional, technical, and customer requirements
Develop and evaluate system architectures, engineering strategies, and technical solutions
Lead system integration, verification, validation, testing, and deployment efforts
Conduct technical assessments, trade studies, engineering analyses, and feasibility evaluations
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, technical baselines, requirements, interface definitions, and system specifications
Evaluate system performance and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and improvement
Lead technical reviews, engineering assessments, and design discussions
Support configuration management, risk management, and change management activities
Coordinate engineering efforts across multiple disciplines and stakeholder organizations
Develop technical briefings, reports, recommendations, and executive presentations
Collaborate with customer representatives, program leadership, and technical teams to ensure successful program execution
Provide mentorship, leadership, and guidance to engineers and technical personnel