CareerPlan

Deputy Lead Systems Engineer - SWIS

USAFull-time$113k–$125k2026-11-08
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Core

Coordinate day-to-day systems engineering execution for the Strategic Weapon Interface Simulator (SWIS), supporting the future Columbia-class submarine fleet.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineer (defense simulation)

Builds

Integrated technical approach across requirements, architecture, system design, interfaces, hardware, software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, integration, verification, and test for mission-critical systems

Domain

Defense / Simulation & Training

Required skills

Systems engineering principles, requirements analysis, system design, interface definition, integration, verification, validation, test procedures development, root-cause analysis, technical planning, risk management, schedule development, earned value management, cost and schedule performance, Linux, networking, virtual machines, lab infrastructure, cyber hardening, secure system configuration

Preferred skills

Requirements management and traceability tools (IBM DOORS), coordinating technical work across software/hardware/cybersecurity/test, leading technical teams, communicating technical status to program leadership, defense systems experience, Fleet Ballistic Missile or Fire Control programs, simulation or training systems, AI application for continuous improvement

Technologies

AI, Linux, IBM DOORS

Responsibilities

Partner with Lead Systems Engineer to coordinate systems engineering execution for SWIS, maintain integrated technical approach across engineering disciplines, lead selected technical workstreams, ensure technical risks and issues are resolved, act as trusted delegate for technical coordination, turn program priorities into executable engineering plans, work hands-on with SWIS in laboratory environments, mentor engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities