Senior Systems Engineer – Hybrid/Remote with Travel

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a Sr. Systems Engineer to lead delivery orders for military simulation systems, guiding requirements, design, integration, and verification across the full lifecycle.

The role collaborates with government customers and internal teams, with hybrid work options and potential travel to customer sites or test events. Strong leadership and DoD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, and verification).
• Experience with AGILE development.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner or Certified Scrum Master is a plus.
• Experience with development in high fidelity game engines (Unity Preferred).
• MS Office applications including MS Project.
• Experience working with government customers and understanding of DoD acquisition processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical efforts and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of delivery orders (DOs) from initiation through completion on military simulation system applications.
• Analyze, decompose, and define systems-level requirements aligned with customer needs.
• Design system architectures and ensure integration across multiple subsystems.
• Develop and execute system verification and validation plans.
• Coordinate and participate in milestone testing events with government customers.
• Coordinate, develop, and deliver technical CDRL documentation in accordance with project DD-1423 and DID requirements.
• Coordinate and direct project staff to develop operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting scenarios.
• Ensure technical performance, quality, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, graphics, and program management.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, stakeholders, and end users - building and maintaining relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Organize and conduct integration events, technical briefings, and planning events for audiences ranging from instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to requirements owners and program leadership.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the system lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

MS Project

Unity

MBSE tools

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a Sr. Systems Engineer to lead delivery orders for military simulation systems, guiding requirements, design, integration, and verification across the full lifecycle.

The role collaborates with government customers and internal teams, with hybrid work options and potential travel to customer sites or test events. Strong leadership and DoD experience are essential.