Chief Systems Engineer, TS/SCI

We are seeking an experienced Chief Systems Engineer to lead complex systems engineering initiatives and provide strategic technical leadership. This role requires a proven systems engineering professional who can drive technical excellence, manage system architecture decisions, and lead engineering teams in delivering mission-critical solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead systems engineering activities Define and maintain systems architecture, requirements, and design standards Oversee system integration, verification, and validation processes Drive technical decision-making and risk management for critical systems Establish and enforce engineering best practices and methodologies Strategic Planning Develop long-term technical roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives Lead feasibility studies and technical assessments for new initiatives Collaborate to define technical strategies and deliverables Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies Mentor a team of systems engineers and technical specialists Provide technical guidance Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement Lead technical reviews and design milestone evaluations Stakeholder Management Interface with customers, and partners on technical matters Present technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences Participate in customer technical reviews and program milestone meetings Collaborate with external vendors and subcontractors on technical integration Support contract negotiations with technical expertise and risk assessments Program Execution Oversee requirements analysis, system design, and architecture development Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer specifications Lead system testing, integration, and deployment activities Manage technical budgets and resource allocation Drive configuration management and change control processes Required Qualifications Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field 10+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering with demonstrated leadership roles TS/SCI Clearance Minimum 5 years of experience leading systems engineering teams or programs Experience with complex system development across full lifecycle (requirements through deployment) Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies in systems engineering contexts Background in defense, aerospace, or other mission-critical system domains Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning integration in systems Technical Domains of Interest Command and control systems Communications and networking systems Cybersecurity and information assurance Data analytics and decision support systems Embedded systems and real-time computing Human-machine interfaces and user experience design Salary range for the position is $198,000 - $218,000 per year. 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