Systems Lead

Created Solutions; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Created Solutions is seeking a Systems Lead to provide technical leadership across defense and aerospace programs at NSWC-Crane, IN. You will guide system architecture, requirements development, integration, and verification from concept through deployment.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain Collateral Secret clearance and 8+ years in systems engineering or technical leadership. A master’s degree is preferred and MBSE experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain at least Collateral Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering or technical leadership roles.
• Experience leading system architecture, requirements development, and integration efforts.
• Strong understanding of full system lifecycle from concept to sustainment.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools and SysML and related methodologies.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for customer briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture development, requirements definition, and technical trade studies for defense and aerospace systems.
• Serve as the technical authority ensuring alignment between customer requirements and engineering execution.
• Coordinate and guide cross-functional engineering teams to achieve cohesive, integrated system solutions.
• Manage system interfaces, requirements traceability, and configuration control across the product lifecycle.
• Oversee system integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks at the system level.
• Support program execution by balancing technical performance, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Provide systems engineering expertise in proposal development, technical reviews, and customer engagements.
• Mentor engineers and help establish best practices for systems engineering discipline.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SysML

Requirements management

Job description

U.S. Citizenship Required

This position supports U.S. Department of Defense contracts that legally require all personnel to be U.S. citizens. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens will not be considered.

Systems Lead

Location: NSWC-Crane, IN*
Position Type: Full-Time
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Position Summary

Created Solutions is seeking a Systems Lead to provide technical leadership across complex, multidisciplinary defense and aerospace programs. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding system architecture, requirements development, integration, and verification efforts to ensure mission success from concept through deployment.

The Systems Lead serves as the connective tissue between engineering disciplines—mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing—ensuring that system-level decisions are technically sound, traceable, and executable. The ideal candidate brings strong systems thinking, disciplined engineering judgment, and the ability to lead teams through ambiguity with clarity and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture development, requirements definition, and technical trade studies for defense and aerospace systems.
• Serve as the technical authority ensuring alignment between customer requirements and engineering execution.
• Coordinate and guide cross-functional engineering teams to achieve cohesive, integrated system solutions.
• Manage system interfaces, requirements traceability, and configuration control across the product lifecycle.
• Oversee system integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks at the system level.
• Support program execution by balancing technical performance, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Provide systems engineering expertise in proposal development, technical reviews, and customer engagements.
• Mentor engineers and help establish best practices for systems engineering rigor and discipline.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain at least Collateral Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field required; Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering or technical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading system architecture, requirements development, and integration efforts.
• Strong understanding of the full system lifecycle—from concept and requirements through verification and sustainment.
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools and methodologies (requirements management, trade studies, interface control, risk management).
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief technical content to customers and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or aerospace programs, including work with agencies such as DARPA, NASA, Army, Navy, Air Force, MDA, FFRDC's, UARC's, and National Labs.
• Experience with flight systems, hypersonics, avionics, or complex weapon or space systems.
• Familiarity with MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) tools and approaches (e.g., SysML).
• Experience leading technical efforts on government proposals or capture teams.
• Prior experience serving as a technical lead, chief engineer, or systems integration lead.

Culture & Values

At Created Solutions, our motto—“Consider it done.”—defines how we approach challenges and commitments.

We believe all people are created equal for a purpose.We seekteam memberswho:

• Lead with integrity
• Honor God in all we do
• Strive for excellence for our families, customers, and communities

About Created Solutions

Founded in 2024 in Huntsville, AL, Created Solutions is a fast-growing small business providing advanced engineering solutions to the DoD and NASA. Our expertise spans systems engineering, flight vehicle design, electrical and mechanical systems, material science, manufacturing, and hypersonic technologies. We exist to solve complex national defense challenges with excellence, integrity, and purpose.

Join us and help lead systems where purpose and excellence come together.

* Although this position is posted under NSWC-Crane, IN, we are open to qualified candidates located inHuntsville, AL; Arlington, VA; Dayton, OH; or Fort Walton Beach, FL, depending on program needs.