ENGINEER IV – SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER/TECHNICAL LEAD

About the role

The Engineer IV – Senior Systems Engineer/Technical Lead will provide authoritative technical leadership across system design, development, integration, testing, and operational support for advanced mission planning and operational systems. This role requires a high degree of creativity, foresight, and independent judgment, along with the ability to resolve complex and often controversial technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of complex cyber, space, and mission planning systems.
• Make and recommend high-impact technical decisions that influence program architecture, performance, and long-term capability.
• Act as a Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME), advising senior government and contractor leadership on technical approaches and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and guide team leads, senior engineers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Coordinate and negotiate technical solutions with external organizations, vendors, and partner agencies, including resolution of critical or controversial issues.
• Develop and deliver technical instruction and knowledge transfer as an Instructor for systems, tools, and operational concepts.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or acting as a Technical Lead or Senior Systems Engineer.
• Extensive knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture development, integration, verification, and validation.
• Strong understanding of cyber systems, IT infrastructure, hardware/software interfaces, and operational environments.
• Experience supporting classified programs with the ability to operate independently.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Ability to work onsite due to classified program requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%, as mission needs dictate.
• Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification).
• Experience with protected MILSATCOM, space/ground systems, or mission operations.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools, digital engineering, and mission planning environments.
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, telemetry, and command & control operations.
• Experience with system test planning, operational acceptance testing, and mission readiness reviews.
• Background working across multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, agile development environments.
• Prior experience interfacing directly with senior government leadership and external partner organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience supporting complex DoD, Intelligence Community, or aerospace systems.

Skills

• Systems Engineering
• IT Infrastructure
• Cyber Systems
• Hardware/Software Interfaces
• Operational Environments
• Classified Program Experience
• Security Clearance (Top Secret/SCI)
• Onsite Presence Required
• Travel Up to 80%
• Modeling and Simulation Tools
• Protected MILSATCOM
• Space/Ground Systems
• Mission Operations
• System Test Planning
• Operational Acceptance Testing
• Mission Readiness Reviews
• Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Government Leadership Interactions

Benefits

• 70% company-paid medical insurance
• 100% company-paid dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Education assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 15 days accruing annually, increasing with tenure
• 13 paid holidays annually, including a year-end shutdown