Lead Systems Engineer, MBSE & Defense Innovation

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to join the IFPC Inc 2 systems engineering team in Huntsville, AL. You will supervise a large team of systems engineers, guide MBSE and weapon system architecture, and report on progress and budgets to ensure program success.

The role requires strong leadership, experience deriving requirements for complex systems, and familiarity with radar/sensor operations. A secret clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience (or MS with 6+ years).
• Experience deriving and managing requirements for complex electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Experience creating verification and test plans, and coordinating system integration and test activities to support verification of system level requirements.
• Basic understanding of radar systems or at minimum sensor system operations.
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary and product teams; strong communication within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the technical work of a large team of systems engineers, including a requirements lead, verification lead, and architecture lead.
• Guide the MBSE model and weapon system architecture, leveraging AI to improve processes.
• Provide monthly team status reports to Program Leadership and ensure budget alignment.
• Coordinate systems engineering activities across functional areas and drive tech integration across programs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary leadership

MBSE modeling

Requirements management

Verification planning

Radar knowledge

DoD experience

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Cameo/MagicDraw

Job description

Leidos Defense is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to join the IFPC Inc 2 systems engineering team in Huntsville, AL. You will supervise a large team of systems engineers, guide MBSE and weapon system architecture, and report on progress and budgets to ensure program success.

The role requires strong leadership, experience deriving requirements for complex systems, and familiarity with radar/sensor operations. A secret clearance is required or obtainable.