Senior Systems Engineer

CGI•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide expert level systems engineering support across the full system lifecycle for a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the US Army. This role assesses complex systems, identifies problems, designs technical solutions, develops system upgrades, and collaborates across engineering, program management, vendors, and IT teams to ensure system performance, quality, and mission readiness. The Senior Systems Engineer leads the design, integration, testing, and optimization of systems while also driving continuous improvements and cost effective engineering strategies. This position is ideal for a highly specialized senior engineer with deep experience supporting Defense programs. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO

Requirements

MA/MS degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
10+ years of systems engineering experience supporting Defense programs
Experience assessing systems, designing solutions, performing upgrades, and conducting engineering analysis
Experience coordinating with cross functional technical teams and stakeholders
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, system integration, and requirements analysis
Experience with system architecture development and problem resolution
Familiarity with quality standards, system verification, and configuration control
Ability to evaluate system performance, analyze technical trade offs, and recommend improvements
Excellent analytical and problem solving capabilities
Strong communication skills for collaboration with clients, vendors, and technical teams
Ability to manage multiple engineering activities in a fast paced environment
High attention to detail with ability to produce accurate system documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting C5ISR systems, tactical networks, or command and control systems
Familiarity with model based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering tools
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama), modeling tools, or architecture frameworks
Knowledge of system safety, reliability engineering, or lifecycle sustainment
INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP/CSEP/ESEP)
DAWIA Systems Engineering certification
Security+, Network+, or other DoD 8570 certifications
Experience developing system documentation, design artifacts, and engineering reports
Ability to support technical reviews, system audits, or readiness assessments
Strong capability for integrating new technologies or system enhancements

Responsibilities

Assess system performance, identify issues, and develop corrective technical solutions
Diagnose system deficiencies and lead troubleshooting efforts to restore optimal functionality
Evaluate system architecture and propose modifications or modernization improvements
Design new systems, system enhancements, or system architectures based on program needs
Plan and oversee system upgrades, ensuring compatibility and minimal disruption
Maintain and optimize systems to ensure long term reliability and performance
Collaborate with clients, vendors, management, IT personnel, and engineering teams throughout system development
Participate in technical reviews, requirements discussions, and system integration planning
Communicate system needs, constraints, and recommendations to technical and non technical stakeholders
Create control features to ensure systems meet quality, performance, and security standards
Engage in system quality control procedures, ensuring compliance with program and Defense standards
Review system designs and documentation to confirm adherence to engineering guidelines
Perform cost benefit analyses for proposed system changes, upgrades, or new system designs
Recommend cost efficient engineering strategies to reduce lifecycle cost without compromising capability
Brainstorm and propose future system improvements and emerging technology integrations
Support modernization planning, technology assessments, and capability insertion activities
Ensure system designs support scalability, maintainability, and long term program growth