Lead, Systems Engineer

L3HHCM20; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3HHCM20 in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Lead, Systems Engineer to architect mission concepts and define system requirements across the full lifecycle. This senior role guides multidisciplinary teams in delivering end-to-end system solutions.

The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge in MBSE, CONOPS, SysML, and a proven ability to translate customer missions into actionable engineering plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of related experience; graduate degree with 7+ years; or 13+ years without a degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.

Responsibilities

• Architect mission concepts, system solutions, CONOPS, and use cases across the full lifecycle.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements definition

Systems architecture

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Cameo

SysML

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer
Job Req: 36585
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days — totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Lead, Systems Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for architecting mission concepts, defining system requirements, and developing CONOPS, use cases, and systems‑engineering artifacts across the full system lifecycle. This role provides consultative‑level technical direction and guides multidisciplinary teams in delivering mission‑critical, end‑to‑end system solutions. The engineer works in complex mission environments, collaborates closely with product owners and engineering teams, and ensures system architectures meet evolving mission needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect mission concepts, system solutions, CONOPS, and use cases across the full lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in requirements definition and systems architecture.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand customer missions and assist in developing CONOPS.
• Experience with Digital Engineering / MBSE tools (Cameo, SysML).
• Familiarity with defense development lifecycles, milestone review processes, gated development practices, and INCOSE standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency across mechanical, electrical, RF, software, and hardware engineering domains.
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Background in Agile development processes and rapid mission onboarding.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

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