Lead Systems Engineer

LEAD SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Position Type: Permanant
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
Experience: 7+ years preferred
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience, technical qualifications, and clearance

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering expertise in support of complex defense and aerospace systems.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership throughout the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, integration, verification and validation, testing, troubleshooting, and system deployment.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, software developers, network engineers, program leadership, customers, and technical stakeholders to develop reliable and mission-ready solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead systems engineering activities from requirements through integration, testing, and deployment.
Develop, analyze, and maintain system-level requirements and requirements traceability.
Lead system architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation activities.
Translate customer and mission requirements into technical solutions.
Perform technical analysis, trade studies, and system-level assessments.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex hardware/software systems.
Coordinate with software, network, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and other engineering teams.
Develop system specifications, architecture documentation, interface definitions, test plans, and technical reports.
Support system integration and testing across complex distributed environments.
Monitor system performance, reliability, availability, scalability, and maintainability.
Participate in technical design reviews and customer presentations.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Provide technical mentorship and leadership to engineering personnel.
Support mission-critical systems operating in secure and regulated environments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
7+ years of relevant systems engineering or software engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience with systems integration, testing, verification, validation, and troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of system architecture and requirements management.
Experience working with complex hardware/software systems.
Experience developing technical documentation and engineering specifications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work 100% on-site in Greenville, Texas.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

Systems Architecture
Systems Integration
Requirements Engineering
Verification & Validation
AWS / Cloud Technologies
Kubernetes / Containerized Environments
Python / Java / Scripting
API Integration
Linux
LAN/WAN
IP Routing
VPN
BGP / OSPF
Networked Systems
DevSecOps / CI/CD
Cybersecurity / NIST
Mission Systems
Airborne or Aerospace Systems
DoD / Federal Systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

DoD or defense-industry experience
Aerospace/aviation systems experience
AWS certification
Kubernetes certification
CompTIA Security+
CCNP, Network+, or comparable networking certification
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with secure communications or mission systems
Experience supporting government customers
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Location: DWF and sourounding areas
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
Schedule: Full-time; schedule

Work on mission-critical engineering programs
Competitive technical compensation
Opportunities within the federal and defense technology sector
Engineering leadership opportunities
Professional development
Potential opportunities supporting classified/secure environments
Opportunity to contribute to advanced technology solutions

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Work Location: In person