Lead Systems Engineer
Core
Lead the systems engineering life cycle for next-generation loitering munition systems, translating government requirements into verified, fielded capabilities for the U.S. Army.
Role type
Senior Lead Systems Engineer (Defense/Aerospace)
Builds
Next-generation loitering munition systems, ground/fire control systems, and command-and-control force structures
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Munitions
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering lifecycle management, requirements elicitation and traceability, system architecture design, hardware-software integration, test and evaluation planning, risk management, technical leadership and mentorship, compliance with MIL-STD and SAE standards, systems engineering software proficiency (Cameo MagicDraw)
Preferred skills
Experience with operational testing and airworthiness certification, familiarity with reinforcement learning and distributed systems
Technologies
Cameo MagicDraw, MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, SAE ARP-4754A, SAE ARP-4761, DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-881
Responsibilities
Lead the development and management of system and subsystem requirements; Own requirements traceability from Government Requirements Matrix through verification; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust system architectures; Act as technical authority during design reviews and system baselines; Troubleshoot complex system integration and interface issues; Plan and guide execution of verification and validation campaigns including hardware-in-the-loop testing; Shape customer needs into system requirements; Manage program risk with Chief Engineer and Program Management; Lead the Systems Engineering IPT and execute key technical reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
