Lead Systems Engineer

PEMCCO; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

PEMCCO, Inc. is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to guide engineering activities from concept to sustainment, ensuring solutions meet mission objectives and customer requirements.

You will partner with program leadership, customers, and engineers to evaluate approaches, support engineering activities, and deliver complex projects successfully.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Math or physical science.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, analysis, integration, or related field.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies and best practices.
• Experience supporting requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, testing, verification, and validation.
• Experience developing technical solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle.
• Analyze operational, functional, and technical requirements.
• Develop and evaluate system architectures and technical solutions.
• Lead system integration, verification, testing, and deployment efforts.
• Produce engineering documentation, baselines, interfaces, and specifications.
• Assess system performance and identify modernization opportunities.
• Lead technical reviews and design discussions.
• Coordinate across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Develop technical briefings, reports, and executive presentations.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

System integration

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE

Digital Engineering

Job description

Pay

$73.90 - $121.94 hourly, depending on experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and other company-sponsored benefits

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Are you an experienced systems engineering leader who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, shaping solution designs, and guiding cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle?

About PEMCCO

PEMCCO supports complex technical and operational initiatives by providing skilled professionals who help customers achieve project and organizational objectives. We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects, collaborate with highly skilled technical teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that support critical government operations.

Job Overview

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will serve as a key technical leader responsible for guiding engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle. From concept development and requirements analysis through integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment, you will help ensure technical solutions meet mission objectives, customer requirements, and operational needs.

You will partner with program leadership, customers, engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to evaluate technical approaches, support engineering activities, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle
• Analyze operational, functional, technical, and customer requirements
• Develop and evaluate system architectures, engineering strategies, and technical solutions
• Lead system integration, verification, validation, testing, and deployment efforts
• Conduct technical assessments, trade studies, engineering analyses, and feasibility evaluations
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, technical baselines, requirements, interface definitions, and system specifications
• Evaluate system performance and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and improvement
• Lead technical reviews, engineering assessments, and design discussions
• Support configuration management, risk management, and change management activities
• Coordinate engineering efforts across multiple disciplines and stakeholder organizations
• Develop technical briefings, reports, recommendations, and executive presentations
• Collaborate with customer representatives, program leadership, and technical teams to ensure successful program execution
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and guidance to engineers and technical personnel

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or a related technical discipline
• Ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering, systems analysis, systems integration, systems development, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies and best practices
• Experience supporting requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, testing, verification, and validation efforts
• Experience developing technical solutions for complex engineering challenges
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
• Experience serving as a Technical Lead or Lead Systems Engineer
• Experience supporting large-scale or complex systems engineering programs
• Experience supporting acquisition, modernization, or lifecycle management initiatives
• Experience developing engineering strategies and system architectures
• Experience leading integration, verification, validation, and testing activities
• Experience mentoring engineering teams
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering approaches

Why Join PEMCCO?

• Serve as a key technical leader on impactful customer programs
• Influence architecture, integration, testing, and modernization strategies
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams solving real-world challenges
• Partner directly with customers and senior decision-makers
• Support important technologies and operational capabilities
• Contribute to the evolution of engineering processes and technical solutions
• Mentor and develop the next generation of engineering talent
• Build a rewarding career in a collaborative and mission-focused environment

Work Environment

• Professional office and technical work environments
• Work may be performed at company facilities, customer locations, or designated project sites as needed
• Regular use of engineering tools, technical systems, and collaboration platforms
• Collaborative, team-oriented engineering environment focused on mission success

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Additional company-sponsored benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.