Senior Systems Engineer

Long Wave Inc.•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Long Wave Inc. is seeking a senior-level Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and architecture development for Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role is designed for experienced engineers who can define and manage system architectures, oversee requirements baselines, and ensure compliance with program and DoD standards, while mentoring junior engineers and engaging directly with customers and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
8+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, with emphasis on MBSE, requirements management, and architecture development.
Expert-level proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler (or equivalent MBSE tool), with demonstrated experience leading large, integrated models.
US Citizenship and Eligibility for a DoD Clearance is required.
Active DoD Security Clearance Preferred

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with DoD acquisition processes, lifecycle management, and air vehicle (aircraft) integration.
Strong background in simulation, modeling, and digital engineering frameworks.
Experience leading teams in Agile development environments.
Prior experience interfacing directly with DoD customers and presenting technical solutions at program reviews.

Responsibilities

Lead the application of MBSE methodologies to define, develop, and maintain system architectures. Drive consistency and quality across models, ensuring alignment with program and customer objectives.
Oversee requirements development and management across the program lifecycle. Define baselines, ensure end-to-end traceability, and guide resolution of complex requirements issues.
Provide technical leadership in system architecture and integration. Make key design decisions, conduct trade studies, and ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, maintainability, and safety standards.
Direct the development of verification strategies and validation plans. Oversee execution of test activities and ensure results demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
Approve and guide the development of specifications, interface control documents, and test artifacts. Ensure documentation meets program, DoD, and customer standards.
Serve as a technical leader across multidisciplinary teams. Coordinate with Software, Hardware Engineering, and program management to align execution with technical objectives.
Ensure engineering processes, deliverables, and reviews comply with DoD acquisition policies, standards, and lifecycle requirements.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in MBSE practices, requirements management, and systems engineering methodologies.
Act as a primary technical interface with customers and stakeholders, presenting system architectures, requirements, and design solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.