Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Lead Systems Engineer
Core
Lead Systems Engineer and Architect for cryptographic systems and secure mission computing, guiding Scrum teams through design, development, integration, and test efforts.
Role type
Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Lead)
Builds
Cryptographic systems, secure mission computing solutions, and cross-domain technologies
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Cryptography, Cybersecurity
Required skills
Systems Architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Agile Product Ownership, Requirements Engineering, Configuration Management, Change Management, Project Estimation, Technical Leadership, Scrum Team Mentoring, Critical Path Analysis
Preferred skills
Exceptional communication skills, presenting technical data to program management
Technologies
Cryptography, Firmware, Hardware, Embedded Systems, Security
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor Systems Engineering Scrum Teams through design, development, integration, and test efforts. Communicate with management, team members, and customers across software, firmware, and hardware domains. Collaborate with hardware/software Scrum Teams to address dependencies and technical challenges. Set priorities and manage budget and schedule at a strategic level with product owners and system leads. Identify and remove blockers, providing technical guidance to individual contributors. Support critical path analysis and manage tasks and workflow with program leadership. Monitor project issues, escalate when needed, and develop resolutions to support productivity and quality goals. Support proposals, bids, and use estimation tools.
