System of Systems; SoS Integration Lead

Why RTI

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

RTI’s Laboratory Science & Engineering group is seeking a System‑of‑Systems (SoS) integration leader to develop integrated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) platforms that combine sensors, models, medical countermeasures, and contamination mitigation, and AI‑enabled decision support for US defense and security clients.

This role is ideal for a technically strong systems integrator with deep familiarity with CBRN programs, operational users, and technology transition pathways.

• Develop and demonstrate SoS concepts and architectures that integrate:
  • CBRN, environmental, and other sensor modalities.
  • Exposure, hazard and risk assessment models.
  • Wearable and platform‑based health monitoring and performance data streams.
  • Medical countermeasure delivery and contamination mitigation activation.
  • AI/ML analytics, data fusion, and decision support tools that support workflows across that platform.
  • Lead hands‑on, applied R&D and prototype development (6.2–6.4) to demonstrate integrated CBRN platform solutions in lab, simulated, and field environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in sensing, aerosol science, exposure mitigation, toxicology, epidemiology, drug delivery, and data science to package institute capabilities into cohesive offerings for DoW CBRN enterprise needs.
• Coordinate platform development with operational units, test ranges, and government T&E organizations.
• Manage technical teams and subcontractors, ensuring interoperability, cybersecurity (RMF), and accreditation readiness for government IT integration.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, oversee system engineering processes (requirements, architecture, integration, test), and manage technical risk and transition planning.
• Drive business development and capture across the CBRN system of systems enterprise:
  • Build relationships with defense agency clients and stakeholders.
  • Engage closely with defense and security stakeholders to understand operational requirements, concepts of operation, and integration constraints and to align architectures with client needs.
  • Shape and lead 6.2–6.4 proposals, including capture strategies, teaming, technical volumes, schedules, and budgets.
  • Contribute to roadmaps and investment strategies that position RTI as a trusted integrator in the CBRN enterprise.
  • Represent RTI in working groups, client and technical interchange meetings, and operational demonstrations.

To achieve success in this role, you will possess:

• Hands‑on experience architecting, integrating, and testing integrated systems for defense, homeland security, or similar mission environments; CBRN domain experience strongly preferred.
• Proven business development and capture experience with DoW, including customer engagement, proposal leadership, and shaping of requirements or solicitations.
• Strong system engineering skills: requirements development, architecture, interface control, integration planning, verification and validation, and test and evaluation.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams spanning hardware, software, analytics, and human systems integration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reports, proposals, and sponsor presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to manage cross‑disciplinary teams and coordinate with external…