Lead Systems Engineer

PEMCCO•Washington, DC

About The Position

PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of advanced technical solutions for government and public sector customers. The role guides engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, from concept development and requirements analysis through integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment, ensuring that solutions meet mission objectives, customer requirements, and operational needs. The Lead Systems Engineer partners with program leadership, customers, engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to evaluate technical approaches, coordinate engineering activities, and deliver complex projects. The position also leads technical efforts, mentors engineering personnel, supports modernization and optimization, and contributes to engineering processes and technical solutions. Work may take place at company facilities, customer locations, or designated project sites.

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or a related technical discipline.
Ten 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.