Lead Mission-Critical Systems Engineer

V2X; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X in Indianapolis seeks a Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams developing and deploying mission-critical solutions for U.S. government customers.

You will drive agile, fast-paced projects, coordinating system integration, testing, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure mission success. The role emphasizes technical leadership, risk management, and effective communication, with pathways for growth and direct impact on national defense programs.

Qualifications

• Strong background in systems engineering (requirements management, integration, verification, validation).
• Experience leading high-impact technical projects with tight schedules.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management and project cost/schedule/performance tracking.
• Ability to mentor teams and ensure process adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and deploy mission-critical solutions.
• Provide technical oversight for projects involving system modifications and rapid prototyping.
• Plan, monitor, and execute projects within tight timelines; manage schedules, budgets and risks.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Integration/verification/validation

Earned Value Management

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Agile methodologies

Security clearance

US citizenship

Microsoft Office

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

Jira

Windchill

SAP S4/HANA

Job description

V2X in Indianapolis seeks a Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams developing and deploying mission-critical solutions for U.S. government customers.

You will drive agile, fast-paced projects, coordinating system integration, testing, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure mission success. The role emphasizes technical leadership, risk management, and effective communication, with pathways for growth and direct impact on national defense programs.