Lead Defense Systems Engineer – Architecture & Integration

Twenty-Six Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Competitive compensation & 401(k)

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits: Long-Term Care, ID

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of defense and aviation systems. The Staff Systems Engineer will translate customer requirements into total system solutions, lead architecture design, and manage cost, schedule, and risk across the full lifecycle.

The role requires 14+ years in systems engineering, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, and experience with DOORS and MBSE practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• 14+ years of professional experience in the systems engineering field.
• Advanced DOORS requirements management training preferred; MBSE concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems design.
• Lead complex systems‑level architecture design and system‑level modeling.
• Lead cost estimates to support engineering activities.
• Execute program while providing technical leadership.
• Develop systems specifications, master test plans, and other artifacts.

Skills

Requirements management

Systems engineering

Lead integration

DOORS

MBSE

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Aerospace/Software/CS/Electrical/Mechanical technical discipline

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Visio

MATLAB

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of defense and aviation systems. The Staff Systems Engineer will translate customer requirements into total system solutions, lead architecture design, and manage cost, schedule, and risk across the full lifecycle.

The role requires 14+ years in systems engineering, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, and experience with DOORS and MBSE practices.