Sr. Systems Engineer I

V2X Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting development and integration of advanced systems including situational awareness displays and mission computers for DoD customers.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, defining requirements, performing design reviews, and ensuring verification and validation across the lifecycle. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a Secret Clearance and be willing to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with Secret Clearance eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.
• Experience with requirements development, hardware and software integration, and requirements verification.
• Experience with development, integration, and test of complex systems onto air, sea, and/or ground platforms.
• Experience with test execution including test plan and procedure development.
• Experience creating Trade Studies and analyzing technical data.
• Experience applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to solve problems.
• Experience providing leadership, technical direction, and guidance to multi-discipline teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide program support throughout the development life cycle, from concept development to verification and validation.
• Work within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) to ensure effective communication and team building.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Secret Clearance

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Integration & verification

Test planning

Trade Studies

Technical leadership

Effective communication

DoD knowledge

Travel up to 25%

Passport

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MBSE methods

MIL-STD-1553

MIL-STD-1760

ENET protocols

RF communication

UAI interface

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.

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 Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development and integration of advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors, mission equipment, and radar systems. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

Responsibilities

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

The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality & team productivity. 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 Secret Clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.
• Experience with requirements development, hardware and software integration, and requirements verification.
• Experience with development, integration, and test of complex systems onto air, sea, and/or ground platforms.
• Experience with test execution including test plan and procedure development.
• Experience creating Trade Studies and analyzing technical data.
• Experience applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to solve problems.
• Experience providing leadership, technical direction, and guidance to multi-discipline teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong accountability with the ability to work autonomously to deliver high quality work products on-schedule.
• In-depth understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and processes.
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Desired Skills

• Experience managing suppliers and overseeing the development of subsystems and components
• Knowledge and experience working with digital data standards such as: MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Universal Armament Interface (UAI), Radio Frequency (RF) communication, and ENET protocols
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering methods, tools, and languages
• Experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC, and/or USAF
• Current Active DoD Secret or higher Clearance

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.

Clearance

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.