Associate Dir Systems Engineering Lead; Onsite
Listed on 2026-02-15
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-462 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 462
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance:
Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Strategic Defense Solutions is seeking a highly technical Lead Systems Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority on programs supporting the modernization of U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) capabilities. This role is based in Richardson, TX and requires regular on‑site engagement in classified laboratory environments.
This position is intended for a deeply experienced systems engineer who can own system‑level technical execution, lead complex engineering trade spaces, and act as the primary systems engineering interface to both program leadership and government customers.
What YOU Will Do:- Provide technical and programmatic guidance to large multidisciplined teams, leading effective working sessions and trade studies, cultivating and reinforcing group values, and identifying, analyzing and correcting technical problems.
- Serve as the primary systems engineering and technical authority, leading system architecture, requirements, interfaces, integration, and verification across the full lifecycle.
- Lead and mentor large engineering teams to understand, analyze, and develop the MBSE models, requirements, and designs using enterprise standard tools, processes, and industry best practices to ensure consistent, accurate and on‑time delivery.
- Perform hands‑on systems engineering in classified lab environments, supporting integration, test, and technical problem resolution.
- Drive the plan and execute project‑level work to meet schedules, costs, and performance goals.
- Monitor and understand cost and schedule of the project and report project status to program management and engineering leadership using Earned Value Management.
- Analyze and track new and modified scope changes for technical, cost and schedule impacts.
- Contribute to proposal development and follow‑on customer technical engagements.
- Ensure the development and management of technical risks & opportunities and develop and execute mitigation plans.
- Apply SysML concepts for System Modeling across a full engineering lifecycle.
- Travel occasionally to support program requirements.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Proven track record leading and mentoring large systems engineering teams including the customer interface.
- Extensive knowledge of the Systems Engineering process for Hardware and Software systems.
- Experience with radio communication systems such as VLF, UHF, VHF, Satcom, or related.
- Proven experience with MBSE concepts and tools such as Magic Draw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
- Experience or exposure to other related disciplines such as project engineering, human factors, system safety, reliability & maintainability, and cybersecurity.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment, being part of a highly integrated team working closely with SW, Integration and Verification teams.
- Experience with parametric bid estimation tools such as SEER.
- Experience or exposure to leading team with applications such as Microsoft Project, Confluence/JIRA.
- Experience managing technical risk, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Genero…
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