Lead Systems Engineer

WR Systems•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Modern defense systems depend on reliable, high-performance computing environments capable of processing, storing, and transmitting mission-critical data. From hardware optimization to system integration, ensuring these platforms operate seamlessly is essential to supporting naval operations and national security objectives. At WR, we support advanced computing and hardware systems that enable the U.S. Navy to operate with confidence in complex and dynamic environments. Our work ensures systems are resilient, scalable, and ready to perform when it matters most. We are seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of Intel-based hardware systems used in mission-critical government applications. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of systems engineering, hardware performance, and software integration, helping ensure systems are optimized, tested, and ready for deployment. You will contribute across the full system lifecycle—from evaluation and analysis through testing, integration, and system upgrades—while providing technical leadership to support cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Six (6)+ years of professional experience in systems engineering
Experience working with hardware/software integration and system performance analysis

Nice To Haves

Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle (design, integration, testing, and validation)
Strong expertise in Linux environments (administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning)
Knowledge of networking, storage, and computing hardware (CPU, GPU, NICs, RAID, NVMe, etc.)
Experience with debugging tools such as Wireshark, Valgrind, or similar
Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Familiarity with RF concepts or RF-based systems
Experience with server configuration and integration (Dell preferred)
Strong technical documentation and reporting skills

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams supporting system development and integration
Analyze hardware and software interfaces to optimize performance and resource utilization
Support system design, development, testing, debugging, and configuration activities
Evaluate and integrate new technologies and technical solutions
Assist users with system integration, troubleshooting, and operational support
Install, configure, and manage system utilities, upgrades, and enhancements
Diagnose and resolve complex system issues across hardware and software environments
Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to support system troubleshooting and resolution
Plan and execute system upgrades, releases, and custom interface implementations