Systems Engineer

Thompson Gray Inc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Gray Inc is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to provide engineering and program integration support for G-TEAD at Shaw AFB, SC. The ideal candidate will connect theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations.

This full-time, onsite role demands a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years in systems engineering. Successful applicants must possess a Secret Security Clearance and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in systems engineering and Army acquisition.
• Experience with Army Program Executive Offices (PEOs) or operational commands.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for emerging technologies in operational environments.
• Support the operational headquarters by connecting capability needs with acquisition.
• Prepare briefings and technical documents for decision-making.

Skills

Systems engineering expertise

Program integration

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering tools

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 at 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.

Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-Time Onsite

Worksite Details: Onsite

Location: Shaw AFB, Sumter County, SC

Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance – Top Secret/SCI preferred

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.

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.