Systems Engineer

Crown Audio; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Audio is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer in Detroit, Michigan. This full-time onsite role involves supporting the integration of technologies into operational Army environments, delivering engineering expertise, and coordinating with Army acquisition organizations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and at least 10 years of relevant experience. An active Secret Security Clearance is required. The position offers a salary of $160,000 - $180,000.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Minimum of 10 years of systems engineering or Army acquisition experience.
• Experience with Army Program Executive Offices (PEOs) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and integration of technologies into Army environments.
• Assess the technical feasibility of candidate technologies.
• Develop technical documentation related to systems engineering.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM discipline

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Systems Engineer to support our G-TEAD (Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate) effort located in Detroit, Michigan. 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. There are 6 openings at the locations below.

Work arrangement: Full-Time Onsite

Salary: $160,000 - $180,000

Worksite Details: Onsite

Available Location: Detroit, MI

Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance – Top Secret/SCI preferred

Duties

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.