Lead Systems Engineer
Core
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate weapons, sensors, launchers, command and control systems, and networks into cohesive, interoperable capabilities for U.S. Army Integrated Fires programs.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Systems Engineer (Defense/Mission Engineering)
Builds
Integrated air and missile defense capabilities, threat and target systems, and joint/coalition-ready warfighting solutions
Domain
Defense, Military Systems, Integrated Fires, Air and Missile Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems Engineering, Mission Engineering, Systems Integration, Modeling and Simulation, Test and Evaluation, Capability Fielding, Architecture Design, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Technical Leadership
Preferred skills
MBSE, Analysis of Alternatives, Courses of Action, Trade Studies, Engineering Assessments, Performance Analysis, Proposal Development, Workforce Development
Technologies
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Government Reference Architectures, Digital Engineering Tools
Responsibilities
Define and lead strategic engineering initiatives to accelerate warfighting capability delivery; Serve as senior technical advisor to Government leadership on systems engineering and capability development; Develop long-range systems integration strategies and technology roadmaps; Oversee system requirements, architecture evaluations, and performance assessments; Lead systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, functional decomposition, and interface definition; Mentor and oversee Senior, Mid, and Junior level Systems Engineers; Resolve complex technical issues and lead technical design reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership