We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineering Project Lead to support the development of a cutting-edge prototype technology for a critical mission application. In this role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of systems engineering activities in line with industry standards. This position requires strong leadership in both engineering and project management, with a focus on delivering technical excellence and aligning with stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Manage daily project execution, ensuring all technical and management tasks align with program objectives. Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and key milestones.
- Engineering Leadership: Lead and coordinate systems engineering efforts to ensure delivery of high-quality engineering artifacts and application of best practices.
- Requirements Management: Support the discovery, documentation, and management of system requirements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Create and maintain a System Requirements Document (SRD).
- Integration Support: Guide the design and implementation of a Development and Test (D&T) environment to enable system integration and validation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare for and lead System Requirements Review (SRR) sessions, ensuring clear communication and shared understanding of goals.
- Reporting & Risk Management: Develop and deliver monthly status reports covering technical progress, project performance, risks, and major milestones.
This position is ideal for a systems engineering professional with strong project leadership experience, particularly in secure communications or complex technical systems. If you are passionate about building mission-critical technologies and leading high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply.
Minimum Security Clearance:
- Active Secret Clearance Level
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE), Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Required Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of related experience in project-level management or active PMP certification
- Hands-on experience with system requirements elicitation, including participation in System Requirements Reviews (SRRs) and writing SRDs or SRSs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong aptitude and motivation for learning new technologies through independent research, particularly in the field of complex technical systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with enterprise networking equipment configuration
- Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, and requirements management tools like DOORS
