Lead the development, decomposition, and management of system‑level requirements, architectures, and technical baselines.
Define system concepts, interfaces, and integration strategies for complex hardware and software systems.
Conduct trade studies, risk assessments, and technical analyses to support decision‑making.
Oversee system integration activities, ensuring compatibility and performance across subsystems.
Lead verification and validation planning, including test strategy, requirements traceability, and acceptance criteria.
Facilitate technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and ensure readiness for program milestones.
Collaborate with engineering, program management, and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment with technical and program objectives.
Troubleshoot system‑level issues and drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
Develop and maintain system engineering documentation, including specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and system engineering plans.
Mentor junior and mid‑level systems engineers and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
Experience in systems engineering or multidisciplinary engineering roles.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture development, and verification/validation.
Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Cameo, JIRA, Confluence).
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional engineering efforts and drive technical alignment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and interface documents.

Benefits

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringrequirements managementarchitecture developmentverificationvalidationroot-cause analysistechnical analysisintegration strategiestest strategyacceptance criteria

Soft Skills

leadershipanalytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingprocess improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeActive Secret clearanceTS/SCI clearance