Systems Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Systems Engineer to support our G-TEAD (Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate) effort located in Detroit, Michigan. The ideal candidate will provide combined systems engineering and program integration support, delivering engineering expertise for the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies into operational Army environments while also connecting theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise supporting the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies into operational Army environments.
• Work with operational units, program offices, and industry partners to assess the technical feasibility of candidate technologies.
• Support transition of promising capabilities from science and technology (S&T) programs into fielded Army systems.
• Conduct system-level trade studies, technical assessments, and integration analyses in support of G-TEAD capability objectives.
• Develop technical documentation including systems engineering plans, interface control documents, and integration assessments.
• Evaluate emerging commercial and defense technologies relevant to G-TEAD mission areas.
• Provide technical input to program reviews, working groups, and acquisition milestone decisions.
• Operate as the focal point for the integration of theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations and program offices.
• Translate mission needs into coordinated capability development and technology transition opportunities.
• Develop and maintain integration plans, capability gap analyses, and transition roadmaps aligned with G-TEAD objectives.
• Coordinate with Army acquisition stakeholders to track the status of capability development efforts and report progress to G-TEAD leadership.
• Prepare briefings, white papers, and technical documents to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Represent G-TEAD at working groups, IPTs, and program reviews as required.

Requirements

• Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in systems engineering and/or Army acquisition or program integration roles.
• Demonstrated ability to assess technical feasibility and support integration of emerging technologies in operational environments.
• Experience working with Army Program Executive Offices (PEOs), acquisition programs, or operational commands.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior military and civilian leadership.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Army capability development processes, DOTMLPF-P frameworks, and requirements generation.
• Knowledge of Army S&T programs and technology transition pathways.
• Experience with JCIDS, DAS, or PPBE processes.

Benefits

Thompson Gray offers competitive pay based on qualifications, excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, TG Swag, dependent scholarship program, tuition assistance, and more. Additionally, we offer generous time-off policies, professional development opportunities, and regular team-building events.