Systems Engineering Team Lead

tsu.edu; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

EVTKS is seeking a Systems Engineering Team Lead to pilot FAA Radar System Replacement (RSR) installations, from planning through sustainment. You will guide engineers and installation personnel, ensuring FAA and OEM compliance while delivering program objectives.

The role interfaces with the Program Manager, FAA stakeholders, and on-site teams, offering oversight from initial surveys to site acceptance and ongoing support across locations.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible systems engineering experience.
• 5 years leading engineering teams for federal, FAA, DoD, or aviation programs.
• Experience with radar systems, surveillance systems, telecommunications, or large-scale systems integration.
• Experience developing engineering documentation, technical design packages, and system implementation plans.
• US Citizenship or documented work eligibility in the US, including 3 years of residence in the US.
• Meet eligibility requirements for government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for site surveys, engineering analyses, and site-specific implementation planning
• Review and approve engineering drawings, design packages, and Site‑Specific Implementation Plans (SSIPs)
• Ensure engineering designs comply with FAA standards and safety requirements and OEM installation guidance
• Lead engineering reviews for installation readiness, system integration, optimization, and commissioning activities
• Direct troubleshooting efforts for complex system, hardware, software, networking, and integration issues
• Coordinate engineering activities with stakeholders, including FAA personnel, installation managers, and maintenance organizations
• Review root cause analyses
• Approve corrective actions for recurring technical issues
• Mentor and supervise Systems Engineers
• Establishing engineering best practices and quality standards
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and briefings

Skills

Leadership

Technical mentoring

Stakeholder coordination

System thinking

Tools

Radar systems

Surveillance systems

Telecommunications

System integration

Job description

The Systems Engineering Team Lead serves is responsible for all phases of the FAA Radar System Replacement (RSR) installations, to include engineering planning, design, testing and sustainment. This individual will be the senior technical person, leading the deployment, and will provide technical direction to systems engineers and installation personnel, ensuring compliance with FAA standards, OEM requirements, and program objectives.

The Systems Engineering Team Lead is the primary engineering interface between the Program Manager, FAA stakeholders, and technical teams onsite, providing engineering oversight from initial site surveys through final site acceptance. The individual will also provide ongoing engineering support while ensuring technical consistency across all deployment locations.

Job Duties

• Provide technical leadership for site surveys, engineering analyses, and site-specific implementation planning
• Review and approve engineering drawings, design packages, and Site‑Specific Implementation Plans (SSIPs)
• Ensure engineering designs comply with FAA standards and safety requirements and OEM installation guidance
• Lead engineering reviews for the following:
  • Installation readiness,
  • System integration,
  • Optimization, and
  • Commissioning activities
• Direct troubleshooting efforts for complex system, hardware, software, networking, and integration issues
• Coordinate engineering activities with stakeholders, including FAA personnel, installation managers, and maintenance organizations
• Review root cause analyses
• Approve corrective actions for recurring technical issues
• Mentor and supervise Systems Engineers
• Establishing engineering best practices and quality standards
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and briefings

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible systems engineering experience supporting complex technology implementations
• 5 years leading engineering teams for large federal, FAA, DoD, or aviation programs
• Experience with radar systems, surveillance systems, telecommunications, mission‑critical infrastructure, or large‑scale systems integration
• Experience developing engineering documentation, technical design packages, and system implementation plans
• Previous experience supporting system integration, testing, and operational acceptance
• US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US, including 3 years of consecutive residence in the US
• Meet eligibility requirements for government clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Airspace Systems (NAS) experience
• Air Traffic Control or surveillance radar experience
• Prior experience supporting field installations and operational acceptance testing

Compensation: $138,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

This position may approximately require 50%-75% of travel.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EVTKS is a minority veteran-owned small business that provides our customers with the most qualified professionals for their endeavors.

Since 2011, EVTKS has been involved in leadership and development. We are proud to lead the way towards a more efficient future with innovative ideas, game‑changing technology and polished engineering solutions. We are passionate about connecting people and transforming needs into solutions.