Senior Systems Lead - DoD/Navy Programs (Arlington)

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

401(k) with matching

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) in Arlington, VA is seeking an Engineering Technical/Program Lead to guide a highly technical team in designing, testing, integrating, and deploying complex DoD software and hardware systems aboard Navy assets. The role requires hands-on leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate with senior warfighters and government sponsors.

You will define requirements, architect scalable solutions, manage programs, and drive test execution in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field.
• 7+ years relevant experience.
• Experience managing DoD programs.
• Strong system integration and test experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Define and scope solutions based on stakeholder needs.
• Design and architect scalable systems.
• Tailor and manage program approaches and skill gaps.
• Integrate, deploy, and validate DoD software/hardware.
• Leverage insights from test results for corrective actions.
• Collaborate with senior warfighters and sponsors on objectives.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Test Management

DoD Programs

Navy Systems

Stakeholder Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

C++

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) in Arlington, VA is seeking an Engineering Technical/Program Lead to guide a highly technical team in designing, testing, integrating, and deploying complex DoD software and hardware systems aboard Navy assets. The role requires hands-on leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate with senior warfighters and government sponsors.

You will define requirements, architect scalable solutions, manage programs, and drive test execution in