Systems Engineer Level 5 (AI Systems & Trust Frameworks)
About The Position
WOOD Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 5 to support mission-critical initiatives focused on the development, integration, evaluation, and operationalization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities within a complex government environment. The successful candidate will partner with government leadership, mission stakeholders, and cross-functional technical teams to develop user-centric standards, frameworks, and engineering solutions that support the effective implementation of human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop AI systems. This role requires strong systems thinking, stakeholder engagement, requirements management, and technical communication skills, along with the ability to operate effectively in rapidly evolving and ambiguous environments. This position offers the opportunity to help shape how AI technologies are integrated into mission operations while ensuring solutions remain trustworthy, operationally relevant, and aligned with user needs. This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience supporting complex technical programs, consistent with SE Level V requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering efforts across multiple lifecycle phases, including requirements development, architecture design, integration, verification, validation, and operational deployment.
- Experience leading technical teams and coordinating engineering activities across multiple stakeholders and organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to independently make engineering decisions and recommend technical approaches.
- Experience developing or evaluating engineering standards, frameworks, methodologies, or governance approaches.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings and technical presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead efforts in dynamic, uncertain, and rapidly evolving environments.
- U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), autonomous systems, or advanced analytics initiatives.
- Experience developing AI trustworthiness, testing, evaluation, or governance frameworks.
- Experience leading cross-organizational integration initiatives.
- Experience supporting enterprise-level engineering, standards, or architecture activities.
- Master's degree or PhD in a related technical discipline.
- Experience serving as a technical lead or engineering lead on complex mission programs.
- Experience supporting emerging technology adoption within mission environments.
Responsibilities
- Apply systems engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, verification, validation, deployment, and operational support.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders and technical teams to develop and refine stakeholder requirements and mission needs.
- Coordinate across teams and organizations to ensure solutions satisfy technical and operational requirements.
- Lead planning, tracking, and management of engineering activities, risks, dependencies, and technical decisions.
- Lead development of user-centric standards for human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop AI systems.
- Drive cross-product integration activities to ensure consistency and interoperability across mission capabilities.
- Evaluate and recommend AI-related engineering standards, processes, and technical approaches.
- Lead technical implementation activities associated with AI-enabled mission systems.
- Lead development, testing, and refinement of frameworks used to evaluate AI system performance, trustworthiness, and operational effectiveness.
- Design and oversee user testing activities and evaluation methodologies.
- Approve and deliver engineering artifacts, reports, assessments, and technical recommendations.
- Brief stakeholders and leadership on technical approaches, risks, findings, and project status.
- Facilitate coordination among stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership.
- Lead technical working groups and collaborative engineering activities.
- Supervise or coordinate the work of other engineers, analysts, and technical contributors supporting project objectives.
- Conduct complex analyses of alternatives and recommend engineering solutions.
- Independently assess technical risks and establish mitigation strategies.
- Develop innovative approaches to emerging engineering challenges.
- Operate effectively in uncertain and rapidly changing environments while maintaining technical rigor.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
- Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
