Chief Systems Engineer

Position

Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract-to-hire Chief Systems Engineer opportunity.

• Defining and enforcing prescriptive rules for performing systems engineering
• Developing tools or leading the integration of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tools in the business to enable effective and efficient engineering
• Defining and documenting how we approach systems engineering problems and processes
• Generating and executing applicable training for the systems engineering organization
• Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements
• Developing system architecture for new and existing systems
• Conducting trade studies and performing design research of basic engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture
• Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation
• Reviewing test plans and reports
• Working in conjunction with the other Chief Engineers to ensure high quality and consistent engineering services across all our customers
• Performing peer reviews of fellow team members’ work
• Assisting in preparation of proposals and presentation materials
• Supporting our client's Business Lead in defining the short- and long-term objectives for the business, and working to achieve those objectives in the systems engineering functional area
• Traveling to customers or internal locations as needed (>25% travel may be expected at times)

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 15+ years of applicable industry experience
• Self-directed, sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment
• Proven technical leadership capailities
• Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is a must
• Performed full lifecycle systems engineering tasks as an individual contributor and technical lead

• Job Type: Contract to Hire
• Location:
  
  Roseville, CA;
  Oklahoma City, OK;
  Arlington, TX;
  Round Rock, TX;
  Fully Remote
• Pay Rate Range: $84hr-$110hr..
• U.S. Citizen
  
  Required:
  
  Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher.

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.