The Lead Systems Engineer (SE) will be responsible for supervising a team supporting the requirements, design, development, test, integration, and troubleshooting of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on airborne and simulation lab communication platforms. The Lead SE will be a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project engineering and management. Essential Functions: Prepare and present technical results for internal and external program meetings. Document and support design verification tests within lab, ground and flight test environments. Develop, track and present technical metrics. Evaluate requirements definition, flow-down and traceability. Analyze data from verification test efforts. Generate and maintain schedule for engineering activities. Maintain risk assessment and development of mitigation strategies. Work closely with Project Engineering and Program Management. Support training and development of new team members. Responsible for managing engineering team during travel to offsite facilities for integration. Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction on and off-site. Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results. Responsible for a team of engineers during off-site installations. E xceptional written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Read and interpret technical specifications, engineering blueprints, test procedures, and technical publications. Hands-on experience with testing, integrating, and verifying software and/or hardware. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Teamcenter, DOORS, etc. Experience working successfully both independently and in a team environment with the ability to lead teams through an entire annual sustainment cycle. Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment. Engineering efforts involving FAA-certified general category aircraft. (747, 757, or 737 preferred) Creating system drawings, schematics and/or Signal interfaces. Airborne and or operational experience with Mission Communications Systems offboard radios or network communications. Working with subcontractors and US Government customers. Knowledge of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and implementation of systems that achieved an Authorization to Operate (ATO) on government networks DODAF. Working government and/or military program effort bidding process. Willing and able to travel up to 20%. This position includes an expectation of 10 to 15% shift, on-call, or weekend work. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.