Senior Engineering Manager, Defense Systems & Analytics

NextGen Federal Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems seeks a Senior Engineering Manager/Analyst to lead engineering oversight for the TARS program supporting DHS and CBP requirements in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes systems integration, project scheduling, and senior-level coordination with logistics and government teams to ensure readiness and performance improvements.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in systems engineering, with experience in defense technologies such as aerostat radar systems and ISR platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• PMI PMP certification preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in systems engineering and integration.
• Experience with aerostat systems, radar, ISR platforms, or related defense technologies.
• Proficiency with engineering tools, technical documentation, and modeling/simulation.
• Ability to analyze complex technical data and translate into actionable plans.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Positive adjudication from a CBP Background Investigation.
• Position requires some travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert engineering oversight and guidance for systems integration and technical operations related to TARS.
• Review and analyze system requirements, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Develop and maintain technical project schedules and support engineering milestone reviews.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for technical issues in coordination with field teams.
• Coordinate engineering support for logistics, sustainment, and modernization efforts.
• Support configuration management and verification of system design changes.
• Prepare engineering reports, data packages, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DHS/CBP, DoD, and industry engineering standards.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or systems engineering

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

NextGen Federal Systems seeks a Senior Engineering Manager/Analyst to lead engineering oversight for the TARS program supporting DHS and CBP requirements in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes systems integration, project scheduling, and senior-level coordination with logistics and government teams to ensure readiness and performance improvements.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in systems engineering, with experience in defense technologies such as aerostat radar systems and ISR platforms.