Senior Systems Engineer

Job order - J - Permanent Full Time

Title Senior Systems Engineer

Category Software Development/ Engineering

City Huntsville, Maryland, United States

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide expert level systems engineering support across the full system lifecycle for a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the US Army. This role assesses complex systems, identifies problems, designs technical solutions, develops system upgrades, and collaborates across engineering, program management, vendors, and IT teams to ensure system performance, quality, and mission readiness.

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the design, integration, testing, and optimization of systems while also driving continuous improvements and cost effective engineering strategies. This position is ideal for a highly specialized senior engineer with deep experience supporting Defense programs.

This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

• Assess system performance, identify issues, and develop corrective technical solutions.
• Diagnose system deficiencies and lead troubleshooting efforts to restore optimal functionality.
• Evaluate system architecture and propose modifications or modernization improvements.
• Design new systems, system enhancements, or system architectures based on program needs.
• Plan and oversee system upgrades, ensuring compatibility and minimal disruption.
• Maintain and optimize systems to ensure long term reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, management, IT personnel, and engineering teams throughout system development.
• Participate in technical reviews, requirements discussions, and system integration planning.
• Communicate system needs, constraints, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create control features to ensure systems meet quality, performance, and security standards.
• Engage in system quality control procedures, ensuring compliance with program and Defense standards.
• Review system designs and documentation to confirm adherence to engineering guidelines.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for proposed system changes, upgrades, or new system designs.
• Recommend cost-effective engineering strategies to reduce lifecycle cost without compromising capability.
• Brainstorm and propose future system improvements and emerging technology integrations.
• Support modernization planning, technology assessments, and capability insertion activities.
• Ensure system designs support scalability, maintainability, and long term program growth.

• Education
• MA/MS degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Substitution options:
• One academic year in a related accredited post-secondary program may substitute for one year of experience.
• BA/BS + 3 additional years of experience may substitute for the graduate degree requirement.
• No degree: an additional 6 years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Experience
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience supporting Defense programs.
• Experience assessing systems, designing solutions, performing upgrades, and conducting engineering analysis.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders.
• Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, system integration, and requirements analysis.
• Experience with system architecture development and problem resolution.
• Familiarity with quality standards, system verification, and configuration control.
• Ability to evaluate system performance, analyze technical trade-offs, and recommend improvements.
• Work Style & Competencies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with clients, vendors, and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering activities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with ability to produce accurate system documentation.
• Desired Qualifications (non-essential)
• Experience supporting C5
  
  ISR systems, tactical networks, or command and control systems.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering…