Sr Systems Engineer SEIT Lead

Overview

The Sr Systems Engineer SEIT Lead (Systems Engineering Integration and Test) contributes to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions by providing alignment, connection, and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle. The role champions the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development, gluing segments and subsystems together through top‑down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom‑up validation and verification of the system.

• Lead the specification, architecting, and integration of complex system solutions while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and subject matter experts.
• Oversee the derivation, decomposition, allocation, tracing, and management of system requirements and architectures, and define and document system concepts of operation.
• Lead development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables.
• Oversee system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance.
• Identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to established engineering processes and standards, and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution.

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Master’s + 8 years experience).
• Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Master’s + 8 years of experience).
• Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
• Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
• Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking.
• Strong understanding of technical baseline and configuration management.
• Proven experience in leading projects and mentoring junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment.

Pay Range: $ - $. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

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