Senior Systems Engineer II
Job Summary
The Senior Systems Engineer II applies systems engineering principles to the development, integration, and lifecycle management of complex defense systems. This role serves as a technical leader within cross-functional teams, providing architectural guidance, driving requirements definition and traceability, and ensuring system designs meet customer, regulatory, and program objectives.
This position is expected to lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement of engineering processes and methodologies.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Lead the development, decomposition, and management of system and subsystem requirements, ensuring full traceability throughout the system lifecycle
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Serve as the primary requirements owner, including authoring, maintaining, validating, and managing changes in accordance with established processes
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Develop and maintain system-level documentation, including specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), verification plans, and technical reports
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Lead system integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities, including test planning, execution oversight, and issue resolution
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Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks; proactively recommend mitigation strategies
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Support proposal development, technical reviews, design reviews, and customer briefings
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Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to peers
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, tools, and best practices
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Ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory requirements throughout the system lifecycle
Education and Experience (Required)
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
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Minimum of 6 years of experience in systems engineering or a closely related engineering role
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Proven experience developing, managing, and maintaining system requirements
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Demonstrated leadership in process development, standardization, or continuous improvement initiatives
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Experience leading technical efforts across multiple engineering disciplines
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Strong background in system architecture, integration, and verification activities
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Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools
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U.S. Citizenship required
Education and Experience (Preferred)
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Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
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Experience with engineering and integration of ground vehicle systems and subsystems
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Experience with the V-Model development process
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Experience working in regulated or mission-critical environments (e.g., defense, aerospace, automotive)
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (Required)
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Advanced understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices
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Strong expertise in requirements management, including traceability, change control, and impact analysis
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Experience with DOORS or similar requirements managem
