Lead Systems Engineer

JOB TITLE: LEAD SYSTEMS ENGINEER

JOB LOCATION: REMOTE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: ACTIVE DoD SECRET

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role bridges the gap between high-level DoDAF architecture and tactical software engineering. You will drive the day-to-day technical alignment across the software, cloud, and cyber pods, ensuring the final product meets every functional and security requirement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Author the Systems Engineering Management Plan.
  • Decompose requirements form the edge wearable to the cloud environment.
  • Coordinate with QA to trace verification methods.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • INCOSE CSEP Certification or Equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

  • 8+ Years in Systems Engineering.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or Technical Field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering.
  • INCOSE ESEP.
  • ATO Engineering Baseline Experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Standard Office Environment.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS

  • Minimal (0-5%).



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August 20, 2026

Initial Release

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