Systems Engineer

Thompson Gray, Inc.; Oakland (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Job summary

Thompson Gray, Inc. seeks a skilled Systems Engineer to support the G-TEAD effort at Shaw AFB, Sumter County SC.

The role combines systems engineering and program integration to evaluate and integrate technologies for Army environments, coordinating with Army offices, industry, and operational units. The candidate should have DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's in a STEM field, and 10+ years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• 10+ years in systems engineering or Army acquisition/program integration.
• Experience with Army PEOs or acquisition programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and integration support for Army environments.
• Assess technical feasibility with units, program offices, and industry partners.
• Support transition of technologies into fielded Army systems.
• Create technical documentation including SEMP, ICDs, and integration assessments.
• Engage with industry partners to evaluate emerging technologies for G-TEAD.
• Prepare briefs and technical documents for senior leadership decisions.
• Represent G-TEAD at working groups, IPTs, and program reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Systems Engineer to support our G-TEAD (Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate) effort located an Shaw AFB in Sumter County SC. The ideal candidate will provide combined systems engineering and program integration support, delivering engineering expertise for the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies into operational Army environments while also connecting theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations. The Systems Engineer will work across operational units, program offices, and industry partners to assess technical feasibility, support capability transitions, and translate mission needs into coordinated acquisition outcomes.

Full-Time / Onsite

Location: Shaw AFB, Sumter County SC

Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance – Top Secret/SCI preferred

Duties Will Include

Systems Engineering

• Provide engineering expertise supporting the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies into operational Army environments.
• Work with operational units, program offices, and industry partners to assess the technical feasibility of candidate technologies.
• Support transition of promising capabilities from science and technology (S&T) programs into fielded Army systems.
• Conduct system-level trade studies, technical assessments, and integration analyses in support of G-TEAD capability objectives.
• Develop technical documentation including systems engineering plans, interface control documents, and integration assessments.
• Engage with industry partners to evaluate emerging commercial and defense technologies relevant to G-TEAD mission areas.
• Provide technical input to program reviews, working groups, and acquisition milestone decisions.

Program Integration

• Support the operational headquarters by connecting theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations and program offices.
• Work with operational staff, engineers, and program offices to translate mission needs into coordinated capability development and technology transition opportunities.
• Develop and maintain integration plans, capability gap analyses, and transition roadmaps aligned with G-TEAD objectives.
• Coordinate with Army acquisition stakeholders to track the status of capability development efforts and report progress to G-TEAD leadership.
• Prepare briefings, white papers, and technical documents to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Represent G-TEAD at working groups, IPTs, and program reviews as required.

Position Requirements

• Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in systems engineering and/or Army acquisition or program integration roles.
• Demonstrated ability to assess technical feasibility and support integration of emerging technologies in operational environments.
• Experience working with Army Program Executive Offices (PEOs), acquisition programs, or operational commands.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior military and civilian leadership.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Army capability development processes, DOTMLPF-P frameworks, and requirements generation.
• Knowledge of Army S&T programs and technology transition pathways.
• Experience with JCIDS, DAS, or PPBE processes.
• TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

Why Join Thompson Gray?

Join Thompson Gray and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence, innovation, and community.

• Competitive pay based on your qualifications
• Excellent benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance; 401(k) plan with employer match
• TG Swag – receive company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home
• Dependent Scholarship Program – supporting the education of employees' children
• Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education
• Professional Development opportunities
• Generous time-off policies, including 18 days of paid time off, 10 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Annual donation to the charity of your choice
• Regular team-building events, such as lunches, after-hours gatherings, seasonal family-friendly events, and our memorable annual holiday party

Thompson Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Thompson Gray, Inc. welcomes minority and veteran applicants.