SDA Enterprise Capability Lead Engineer

Role and Responsibilities

• Mission Integration Leadership - Own end-to-end integration for the assigned mission or functional area, including developing and managing use cases, identifying implementation gaps, and prioritizing development needs.
• Career Activities Across Programs, Testing, and Operations - Coordinate activities across programs, testing, and operations to ensure integration excellence.
• End-to-End Verification - Ensure comprehensive end-to-end verification of assigned functional area, including contributions to testing and validation plans.
• Strategic & Technical Support - Collaborate with the Technical Director and Cell Chiefs to define future on ramps for new capabilities and perform trade studies for capabilities across tranches.
• Support Future Solicitations - Support the development of future solicitations to advance the architecture and technologies.
• Risk Identification, Management, and Mitigation - Contribute to risk identification, management, and mitigation for the assigned mission/functional area.
• Technology Advancement - Identify, manage, and support technology demonstrations related to the assigned area.
• Drive Innovation - Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for advanced capabilities aligned with agency goals.
• External Engagement & Representation - Represent the PWSA in targeted external working groups to highlight its capabilities, identify collaboration opportunities, and establish strategic partnerships.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level system engineer experience with a deep understanding of mission capabilities or system functions relevant to the PWSA.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-program integration and identify gaps in implementation.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end verification processes and testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage risks and drive technological advancements.
• Excellent communications skills to represent the PWSA in external working groups and to interface with senior leadership.

Preferred/Desired Experience

• Experience working in large (CAT-I) Department of War program offices.
• Experience defining enterprise-level systems and requirements validation processes.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. (REQUIRED)
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. (DESIRED)

Certification Requirements

• None

Clearance Requirements

• This role will require the person to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) security clearance.
• Active Secret Clearance is required to start.
• Active Top Secret Clearance (Desired)
• TSCI Eligibility (Desired)
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.