Lead Systems Engineer

Dev Technology Group; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dev Technology Group in Suitland, Maryland, is seeking a qualified individual for a Systems Engineering role, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and over 15 years of experience in systems engineering management. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining engineering documentation and facilitating integration across projects.

Candidates should have extensive knowledge of scalable agile methodologies and technical integration. The estimated salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership.
• Expert experience in systems engineering management across the full lifecycle.
• Strong background implementing scaled agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish systems engineering management process documentation.
• Support technical integration within all functional areas.
• Develop IT planning and strategy documents.

Skills

Systems engineering management

Technical integration

Scaled agile methodologies

Technical Review Boards facilitation

Documentation authoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Establish, document, and maintain systems engineering management process documentation, including the SEMP, Test and Evaluation Management Plans (TEMP), and Concept of Operations
• Create and maintain the Integration and Implementation Plan (IIP), defining major and interim milestones, Readiness Review (RR) success criteria, and SoS integration narrative
• Support technical integration within all functional areas of Operational Delivery and integrated product teams in accordance with the SEMP
• Facilitate and support Technical Review Boards (TRBs) as required
• Coordinate and oversee technical and business integration activities across stakeholders, third‑party contractors, purpose‑built systems, and the Business Ecosystem
• Develop, document, and maintain IT planning and strategy documents, such as the IT Strategy and Roadmap
• Validate systems engineering designs and plans and support the Disposition Management Plan
• Develop and support a technical onboarding process and training for systems supporting the Program
• Assist Integrated Product Teams, OD Teams, and system teams in implementing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools
• Drive the implementation and utilization of scaled agile methodologies across multi‑team delivery environments
• Distribute and communicate updates to systems engineering processes and manage the transition to updated processes

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major systems engineering assignments (SME level)

Certifications

• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

Required Skills

• Expert experience in systems engineering management across the full system development and operational lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to author and maintain SEMP, TEMP, IIP, and Concept of Operations documentation
• Experience driving technical integration across a System of Systems (SoS) with multiple service and solution providers
• Strong background implementing scaled agile methodologies in large, multi‑team programs
• ExperiencefacilitatingTechnical Review Boards and engineering governance

Desired Skills

• Experience with large‑scale federal modernization or data‑centric cloud transformation programs
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, cloud‑native architecture, and SDLC tooling
• Experience with disposition management and operational delivery / readiness reviews
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing to senior Government stakeholders

Our estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.