Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

V2X, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Principal Lead Systems Engineer to guide autonomous vehicle system integration and testing.

You will work with an integrated product team to define requirements, review designs, and ensure successful system implementation and verification in dynamic environments. The role emphasizes leadership across the full lifecycle, experience with complex hardware and software integration, and collaboration with DoD customers and international partners.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Minimum 15 years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.
• 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 tasks to meet technical requirements.
• Experience developing technical baselines (requirements/architecture); leading development teams; and developing and reviewing Engineering Change Requests.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and processes.
• Experience mentoring engineers of all grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership throughout the development life cycle.
• Lead cross‑functional IPT and ensure cross‑function team meets technical requirements.
• Advise on integration of advanced systems such as displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors, and radar.
• Engage with government customers and international partners on reviews and design decisions.
• Mentor engineers across multiple disciplines and drive systematic product improvements.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

Leadership to multi‑discipline teams

Systems Engineering lifecycle

Communication with stakeholders

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM

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 Senior Principal Systems Engineer with a passion for autonomous vehicle system integration and test to join our Systems Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN. This position involves creating advanced autonomous technologies as part of a fast‑moving, cross‑functional team. You’ll work closely with partners inside and outside the organization to design and deliver innovative solutions for autonomous vehicles in a variety of operational environments.

Responsibilities

The Senior Principal Lead 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 Senior Principal Systems Engineer will work within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), where strong communication and team building skills are critical to success.

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.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Minimum 15 years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.
• 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.
• 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.

Desired Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of AA&E and Airborne Store related systems.
• Experience managing suppliers and overseeing the development of subsystems and components.
• Experience with the design, development, and integration of UAI Type I and Type II Carriage Systems.
• Experience with the design, development, and integration of gravity release and pneumatic ejection systems.
• Knowledge and experience working with Universal Armament Interface (UAI) including MIL-STD-1553 EBR, MIL-STD-1760, and JMMI.
• Experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC and/or USAF. Direct support of UAI JICWG is desired.
• Experience with Carriage System development including design criteria standards (ex. MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088B)
• Experience working IEEE Standard 15288
• Experience supporting Government integration, ground, and flight test events (including planning, test card generation, telemetry/data acquisition systems, and system validation).
• Experience working the front end of the business, creating/reviewing RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, technical volumes, proposals, cost, and schedule estimates.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline. A Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM degree may be counted as the equivalent of 2 years of engineering experience.

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.

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