Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

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.

• 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‑efficient 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 in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of systems engineering experience supporting Defense programs, including system assessment, design, upgrades, and engineering analysis.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, system integration, requirements analysis; experience with system architecture development, quality standards, system verification, and configuration control.
• Work Style &
  
  Competencies:
  
  Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, strong communication skills, ability to manage multiple engineering activities in a fast‑paced environment, high attention to detail.
• Desired Qualifications (non‑essential): experience supporting C5
  
  ISR systems, tactical networks, or command and control systems; familiarity with MBSE and digital engineering tools; experience with DOORS, Jama, modeling tools, architecture frameworks; knowledge of system safety, reliability engineering, or lifecycle sustainment; INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP/CSEP/ESEP), DAWIA Systems Engineering certification, Security+, Network+, or other DoD 8570 certifications; experience developing system documentation, design artifacts, and engineering reports; ability to support technical reviews, system audits, or readiness assessments;
  
  strong capability for integrating new technologies.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and wellbeing programs

CGI is required by law to provide a reasoned estimate of the compensation range for this role. The current range is $79,600.00–$.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status,…