Wearables Technical Lead / Lead Systems Engineer

TOMORROW HIRE • Washington, DC

1d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the technical architecture, integration, and engineering execution of an anticipated U.S. Space Force secure wearables program through Space Systems Command. Work directly with wearable fitness device vendor engineers, government technical stakeholders, cybersecurity specialists, and mission partners, owning the technical solution from architecture through integrated testing and operational pilot deployment. This hands-on technical leadership role requires deep systems engineering expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ability to turn commercial technology into a secure, mission-ready capability.

The role may be based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area; Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado; Patrick Space Force Base, Florida; Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado; or Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Hybrid work may be available, and travel to government or partner sites may be required. The position is contingent upon contract award. The posting lists a salary range of $150,000–$200,000 annually in the opening details and $150,000–$180,000 annually in the Benefits section, depending on experience, qualifications, and work location.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of systems engineering experience, including ownership of the technical baseline on at least one complex program.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Lead Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer, Technical Lead, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience integrating commercial mobile, IoT, wearable, or connected-device technologies with secure enterprise or cloud systems.
• Working knowledge of Department of War cybersecurity requirements, including RMF, ATO processes, encryption, and secure system architecture.
• Experience leading system architecture, interface management, integration testing, verification, and technical risk resolution.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and partner organizations while maintaining accountability for technical outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-vendor technical integration and execution across device vendors, application developers, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity teams.
• Clear technical writing for government stakeholders, including requirements, verification evidence, and formal technical responses.
• Evidence-based engineering judgment: distinguish verified findings from assumptions and close gaps through testing and documented evidence.
• Experience managing technical change control, configuration baselines, and traceability from requirements through verification on fixed-price or similarly controlled delivery programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force or Department of the Air Force programs.
• Experience supporting Department of War programs.
• Experience with wearable fitness device vendors or comparable commercial wearable ecosystems.
• Expertise in mobile device security, edge-to-cloud integration, connected-device data pipelines, or secure device management.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, or relevant systems engineering certifications.
• Experience transitioning prototypes into government operational pilots.
• Professional experience with, or a demonstrated personal interest in, health and fitness, physiological monitoring, and wearable technologies.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture, requirements decomposition, interface design, engineering trade studies, and technical baseline management for secure wearable-device integration.
• Direct integration of wearable fitness device technology with secure back-end systems, data services, identity infrastructure, and mission applications.
• Establish engineering standards, verification approaches, configuration management practices, and technical risk mitigation plans.
• Work with cybersecurity and RMF teams to implement appropriate authentication, encryption, data protection, and authorization controls.
• Lead engineering coordination across wearable fitness device vendors, application development, cloud, cybersecurity teams, subcontractors, and government stakeholders; ensure clear technical ownership and timely resolution of integration issues.
• Oversee system integration testing, technical readiness reviews, pilot deployment support, and incorporation of lessons learned into future increments.
• Use approved AI and automation tools to improve engineering analysis, testing, integration, and troubleshooting while validating results and protecting sensitive information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare, with a strong employer contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% match and immediate vesting after eligibility.
• Optional supplemental insurance plans.
• Benefits eligibility shortly after hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed