Systems Integration Lead/Sr Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Integration & Architecture
• Lead the integrating and implementation of designs and architectures across and into multiple systems and platforms.
• Translate complex client and mission requirements into detailed system designs and Integration specifications, for scaled IT and SIGINT solutions.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of intelligence information requirements, and operational environments.
• Develop and maintain planning baselines to support program execution and technical decision-making.
• Lead the creation and management of integration schedules, migration plans, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with program objectives and client needs.

Client Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the authoritative voice for the client, ensuring all technical solutions directly address identified business problems and mission requirements.
• Interact frequently with internal and external senior management and customer representatives regarding projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual matters.
• Lead and deliver briefings and technical meetings for both internal stakeholders and external customer representatives.
• Support business process improvement initiatives and systems analysis efforts across mission, systems, and fiscal domains.

Program & Mission Support

• Support ISR and C4ISR program clients with integration strategy, technical planning, and execution oversight.
• Affiliate with the analysis and documentation of intelligence information requirements.
• Contribute to the development of budgets, schedules, and performance standards in support of program goals.
• Provide project-based support, including potential on-site engagement at customer facilities.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities

• Works closely and effectively with the Chief Engineer to understand design decisions and outcomes that meet customer expectations.
• Directly manage and mentor subordinate engineers and experienced specialist staff who operate with significant latitude and independence.
• Provide clear direction, delegate assignments effectively, and establish accountability across the team for daily work.
• Establish operational objectives and work plans for one or more departments or functional areas.
• Collaborate with senior management to review operational outcomes and ensure organizational objectives are being met.
• Establish and enforce operating policies and procedures that govern departmental and cross-functional work units.
• Interpret and apply company-wide policies and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant operations.

Decision-Making & Impact

• Operate in an objective-oriented environment where work is evaluated based on the achievement of organizational goals and adherence to program timelines.
• Make high-impact decisions that have extended effects on work processes, project outcomes, and mission success.
• Understand that erroneous decisions in this role can result in Critical project delays and required modifications.
• Significant expenditure of additional time, resources, and funding.
• Risk to future business opportunities and customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Systems Engineering or a similar engineering discipline or technical degree and 14 years’ experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, schematics or blueprints.
• Deep expertise in systems integration, IT architecture, and/or SIGINT solution design.
• Demonstrated experience supporting intelligence community (IC) or DoD programs, particularly ISR and/or C4ISR environments.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, integration methodologies, and migration planning.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing and managing program budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret and apply organizational and contractual policies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable operating in project-based, customer-facing environments, including on-site engagements.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Target salary range

$160,001 - $200,000.