Lead Systems Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Lead Systems Engineer providing technical leadership for complex technical programs. Overseeing systems engineering activities across requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and lifecycle support.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $96,800 - $161,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and the use of Cameo for system model development and governance. Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams in systems engineering activities, ensuring requirements traceability, and managing technical baselines effectively.

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Model Based Systems EngineeringCameo SoftwareSystems Engineering LeadershipRequirements DevelopmentTechnical Baseline Management

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringRequirements AnalysisArchitecture DevelopmentInterface ManagementIntegrationVerificationValidationSustainmentTechnical DocumentationLifecycle Engineering

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipEffective CommunicationMentoringCollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Systems EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Complex Technical SystemsMultidisciplinary EnvironmentEngineering Change AssessmentConfiguration ControlTrade StudiesTechnical Risk Assessments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead systems engineering activities for a complex program across requirements analysis, architecture development, interface management, integration, verification, validation, and sustainment.
Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight to systems engineering personnel and coordinate engineering efforts across multidisciplinary teams.
Apply MBSE methodologies and use Cameo to develop, maintain, analyze, and govern system models supporting program execution and decision-making.
Lead development and maintenance of system requirements, architectures, operational concepts, interfaces, and verification traceability.
Ensure consistency and traceability across requirements, model elements, architecture products, interfaces, design artifacts, and verification evidence.
Support decomposition and allocation of system requirements to subsystems, components, and implementation teams.
Lead technical baseline management, engineering change assessment, and configuration control for systems engineering products.
Coordinate with software, hardware, test, cybersecurity, logistics, and integration teams to ensure system designs are complete, aligned, and executable.
Support trade studies, technical risk assessments, issue resolution, and engineering recommendations for leadership and customers.
Participate in and lead technical reviews, design reviews, architecture reviews, interface working groups, and customer engineering meetings.
Support development of systems engineering plans, technical documentation, model governance practices, and engineering process improvements.
Guide verification and validation planning and ensure requirements are testable and traceable through the lifecycle.
Support program leadership with technical status, issue escalation, staffing priorities, and engineering execution planning.
Mentor systems engineers and promote disciplined engineering methods, model quality, and technical rigor across the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Significant experience in systems engineering for complex technical systems or programs
Experience leading systems engineering teams or serving as a senior technical lead in a multidisciplinary environment
Demonstrated experience applying Model Based Systems Engineering principles, methods, and practices
Demonstrated experience using Cameo to develop and manage systems engineering models
Experience with requirements development, architecture definition, interface management, technical baseline control, and lifecycle engineering processes
Ability to lead technical teams, analyze complex engineering issues, and communicate engineering direction effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with customer representatives, leadership, and multidisciplinary technical teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance