Lead Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems.

VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community.

VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence.

VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA.VNE, LLC is looking for a TS/SCI Cleared Lead Engineer

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

BS degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering related field.

Experience:

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting C4

ISR related programs involving hardware, electrical, or integrated system engineering, to include:

System architecture and design

Electrical and hardware system development

Integration of multi-domain systems (RF, power, communications equipment)
Test and evaluation of hardware systems

Development of engineering documentation and technical data packages

Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering efforts and serving as a technical authority for hardware/system integration

Leading and participating in program reviews (System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, Test Readiness Review, Functional Configuration Audit, Physical Configuration Audit, and others) and providing technical recommendations to Government stakeholders

Development of engineering documentation, including:

Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
Schematics and wiring diagrams

Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Performance and system specifications

Trade studies and Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs)
Experience may be achieved concurrently across multiple technical areas.

Secret level Clearance required. Must be able to obtain TS/SCI

Job Description:

VNE is seeking a Lead Engineer (LE) to support the research, development, integration, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation, and sustainment of DoD hardware systems and electrical/electronic architectures. This role supports SIGINT, EW, and C4

ISR systems, with emphasis on hardware integration, power systems, RF systems, and platform-level engineering across ground, vehicular, and deployable environments.

The Lead Engineer will work with project/program managers to provide technical leadership across the full system lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery of hardware-centric solutions that meet mission and performance requirements.

The Engineering Lead provides engineering management expertise in the following areas:

Design, development, and integration of hardware and electrical systems, including RF subsystems, power distribution, embedded electronics, and platform integration kits (PIKs)
System architecture development and allocation of electrical, mechanical, and interface requirements across C4

ISR systems

Hardware integration and interoperability across sensors, communications equipment, power systems, and external interfaces

Development and management of engineering documentation, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs), drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Configuration management and lifecycle sustainment of hardware systems, including obsolescence management and upgrade planning

Coordination with cross-functional teams (engineering, testing, production, logistics, and system operators) to ensure integrated system performance meets operational requirements.

Technical oversight of prototype builds, fielding kits, and production efforts, including vendor coordination and manufacturing support.

Program and stakeholder engagement, including participation in design reviews and audits (SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA, PCA), technical interchange meetings, and customer briefing.

Essential Duties of the Job:

Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.

Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and…