Systems Engineering Lead

Position Overview

The Digital Infrastructure Network Manager program within the Decision Advantage Business Area of Defense is seeking a cleared Systems Engineering Lead to support all aspects of the product lifecycle for agile development and deployment systems. This role supports the Advanced Battle Management System’s (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure in fielding and operating a unified command-and-control infrastructure across air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains. Ability to work in Northern Virginia, Dayton, OH, or Orlando, FL is highly preferred. Remote work is considered, provided there is availability for onsite meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in the Systems Engineering Lifecycle for all phases
• Accountable for systems engineering artifacts including Requirements, Architecture, and related product development documents
• Serve as the primary interface with customers and partners to ensure technical feasibility of requirements and operational objectives
• Facilitate and lead technical information exchange in support of program objectives
• Collaborate with the technical program manager to develop technical roadmaps that address customer objectives
• Document risks, requirements, interfaces, and constraints in an organized manner
• Provide performance feedback and guidance on program execution in coordination with the technical program manager
• Foster a culture of collaboration and transparency to ensure alignment and clear communication among all parties

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI clearance
• BS degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 10–13 years of experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of systems engineering concepts applied to Department of Defense programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with customers, domain experts, and peers
• Experience in cross-functional planning, coordination, and execution of system integration activities
• Ability to work with professionals from diverse technical disciplines
• Flexibility and agility to adapt to evolving customer needs
• Experience with SysML and Agile program execution tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on ABMS or JADC2 initiatives
• Experience supporting Department of the Air Force programs
• Previous experience with complex multi-domain systems
• Familiarity with large weapons systems and command and control platforms across the DoD portfolio

Benefits & Perks

• Pay Range: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
• Compensation: Competitive compensation packages reflecting the critical nature of the role
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits