Systems Engineer – Project Engineer V
Core
Senior technical authority and strategic integrator for high-complexity defense and aerospace programs, ensuring alignment of design, performance, and risk with mission requirements.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (project engineering)
Builds
Defense and aerospace systems, including propulsion, flight vehicles, and electro-mechanical systems
Domain
Defense, National Security, Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
System architecture definition, integration and verification strategy, risk management, configuration management, executive-level stakeholder management, contract and SOW management, technical trade analysis, engineering process improvement
Preferred skills
Propulsion systems knowledge, flight vehicle integration, complex electro-mechanical systems, DoD acquisition frameworks, EVMS compliance, proposal development
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Primavera, Visio, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Define and guide system architecture and integration strategies; oversee engineering execution across Integrated Product Teams and subcontractors; chair or support major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR); manage Statements of Work and subcontractor deliverables; develop risk and opportunity management frameworks; mentor project engineers and functional leads; support proposal development and cost estimation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
