Lead Systems Engineer - Cross-Domain Defense

AV; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AV in Dayton, OH seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to guide architecture, requirements, and integration of multi-domain systems for mission-critical applications. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and test disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and ensure design quality, schedule, and risk management.

The role is on-site in Dayton, offering collaboration in a fast-paced defense-focused environment with opportunities to shape system-level testing,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, including requirements development, system architecture, and integration for complex hardware and software solutions.
• Background in defense, aerospace, autonomous systems, or related mission-critical domains is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in technical documentation, configuration management, and formal verification and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture development across complex domains and guide requirements definition.
• Oversee system modeling, analyses, and trade studies to optimize designs.
• Coordinate subsystem integration with cross-functional engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software, test).
• Manage technical risks and support system-level testing and verification.
• Prepare documentation and reports; serve as primary technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and customer representatives.
• Mentor and guide other engineers; promote best practices in systems engineering; ensure schedule and quality objectives are met.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Architecture design

Integration management

Modeling & analysis

Trade studies

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical documentation

Verification & validation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

AV in Dayton, OH seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to guide architecture, requirements, and integration of multi-domain systems for mission-critical applications. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and test disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and ensure design quality, schedule, and risk management.

The role is on-site in Dayton, offering collaboration in a fast-paced defense-focused environment with opportunities to shape system-level testing,