Systems Engineer Lead
About The Position
Lead systems engineering efforts supporting intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber systems for Department of Defense customers. As a Systems Engineer Lead, you will lead technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, and cost/risk analyses for complex intelligence, EW, and cyber systems. You will perform requirements analysis, architecture trade studies, and capability mapping across tactical and enterprise C5ISR systems. Develop technical baselines and system architecture documentation for defense intelligence programs. Lead functional analysis, timeline analysis, and detailed trade studies to translate customer requirements into technical specifications. Coordinate with government program offices to ensure system interoperability and integration. Support systems engineering activities across the full system lifecycle from concept through disposal.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (required)
- Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
- 10+ years of professional experience in systems engineering
- Demonstrated experience with systems integration, verification and validation, and technical planning for complex DoD systems
- Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and methodologies
- Experience with requirements analysis, functional decomposition, and interface management
- Knowledge of C5ISR, SIGINT, EW, or intelligence systems architecture
- Experience with systems engineering tools for requirements management, modeling, or architecture development
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to perform trade studies and technical assessments
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills with ability to develop technical documentation
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Government customers and cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
- International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) CSEP or ESEP certification
- Experience with Army intelligence and electronic warfare programs
- Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw
- Familiarity with DoDAF architecture products and development
- Understanding of MOSA, SOSA, and CMOSS open architecture standards
- Experience with CMOSS/MORA interface standards and VPX architectures
- Knowledge of DevSecOps, Agile systems engineering, and iterative development approaches
- Experience with AI/ML integration into intelligence systems
- Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity authorization processes
- Familiarity with Multi-INT integration concepts
- Knowledge of cloud architectures and hybrid system designs
- Previous experience supporting government program offices
- Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Cameo Requirements
- Understanding of digital engineering and digital thread concepts
Responsibilities
- Lead interdisciplinary engineering teams in the development and integration of non-IT engineering systems including hardware, communications, cyber, electrical, and mechanical solutions
- Conduct system-level verification and validation activities including test planning, test execution, and analysis
- Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts including requirements specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), system architecture documents, and technical performance measures
- Support Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and program milestone reviews
- Perform supportability and effectiveness analyses to optimize total system performance
- Apply systems engineering standards and processes per IEEE 15288, EIA 632, or DoD systems engineering guidelines
- Ensure logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
- Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives, DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) product development, and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) compliance activities
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior systems engineers
- Interface with Government customers, program managers, and cross-functional technical teams
Benefits
- flexible time off
- robust learning resources
- competitive compensation
- healthcare
- wellness
- financial
- retirement
- family support
- continuing education
- time off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
