Principal Systems Engineer, Weapon System Integration

V2X Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc. seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting next‑generation avionics and weapon system integration for DoD programs.

The role leads cross‑functional efforts across the development life cycle, mentors engineers, and drives technical direction for embedded hardware and software subsystems, with readiness to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in systems, software, or hardware engineering.
• Design, integration, and certification of embedded subsystems.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, RF, and ENET protocols.
• Leadership and guidance to large multi-discipline teams.
• Lead systems engineering across programs and cross-product activities.
• Ownership of engineering scope and task delivery.
• Trade studies, risk analyses, and mitigation tracking.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and design reviews.
• Understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and mentoring engineers.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership across the development life cycle.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional IPT to define requirements and validate designs.
• Support DoD avionics, sensors, and radar system integration and verification.

Skills

12+ years exp

Embedded hardware

Agile development

MIL-STD-1553

MIL-STD-1760

RF communications

ENET protocols

IPT leadership

Systems lifecycle

Mentoring

US Citizenship

DoD Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting programs in next‑generation avionics and weapon system integration. Our Indianapolis facility supports a variety of product lines serving multiple DoD customers, providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality & team productivity and has experience developing and integrating advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors, mission equipment, and radar systems. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies.

The Principal Systems Engineer provides technical and programmatic leadership throughout the development life cycle, from concept development, requirements definition, functional analysis, design review support, system implementation, integration, verification, and validation. The Principal Systems Engineer will work within a cross‑functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), where strong communication and team building skills are critical to success.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• At least twelve (12) years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.
• Experience with design, integration, and certification of embedded hardware and software subsystems, transitioning products.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Knowledge and experience working with digital data standards such as: MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Radio Frequency (RF) communication, and ENET protocols.
• Experience providing leadership, technical direction, and guidance to large multi-discipline teams.
• Experience leading all systems engineering tasks and cross-product activities across the program.
• Ability to take ownership of the engineering scope within the program and drive the necessary tasks to ultimately ensure the cross‑function team meets the technical requirements.
• Experience developing technical baselines (requirements/architecture); leading development teams; and developing and reviewing Engineering Change Requests.
• Experience leading Trade Studies, performing Risk and Opportunity analyses, and tracking and mitigating risks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders including leading both internal and customer design reviews.
• In-depth understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and processes.
• Experience mentoring engineers of all grade levels.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with weapon systems, military avionic systems, and aircraft integration programs
• Experience with circuit card, controls systems, and/or component design for weapon systems.
• Comprehensive understanding the Universal Armament Interface (UAI) interface
• Experience with Mission Store and/or Carriage System (Type I and Type II) development including design criteria standards (ex. MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088B)
• Experience with the design and development of weapon safety critical functions
• Direct experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC and/or USAF.
• Experience working the front end of the business, creating/reviewing RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, technical volumes, proposals, cost, and schedule estimates.
• Project management experience including cost, schedule, supplier management, risk, and opportunity assessment.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.