Technical Systems Lead – Defense Fielding & Demonstrations

Detroit Defense; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Company Paid Life and AD&D

Disability Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Detroit Defense is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to serve as a Technical Lead. This high-visibility role will drive end-to-end development, integration, and fielding of cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for a mission-critical defense application.

You will bridge hardware and software teams, lead system engineering artifacts, coordinate field deployments, deliver training, and conduct demonstrations to customers and senior leadership. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years of systems engineering, system integration, or product fielding experience.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 15% with short notice.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills.
• Experience leading integration and testing across hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Own technical direction with vision, architecture, and roadmap guidance for fielding.
• Develop, maintain, and review system engineering artifacts (requirements, ICDs, verification plans).
• Prepare and support System Requirements Reviews (SRR), PDR/CDR, and TRR.
• Serve as primary integrator aligning hardware with software components.
• Lead design reviews, configuration management, and change control.
• Lead concept, prototype, and test phases for emerging hardware.
• Define test strategies, manage test labs, and oversee verification & validation.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute fielding activities, including logistics and on-site support.
• Conduct post deployment assessments and capture lessons learned.
• Develop and deliver train-the-trainer programs for NET and training for logistics.
• Plan and conduct system demonstrations for leadership and customers.
• Represent Detroit Defense during demonstrations, briefings, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate across purchasing, sustainment, logistics, manufacturing, and BD.
• Mentor junior engineers to foster collaboration and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-facing

System integration

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Job description

Detroit Defense is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to serve as a Technical Lead. This high-visibility role will drive end-to-end development, integration, and fielding of cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for a mission-critical defense application.

You will bridge hardware and software teams, lead system engineering artifacts, coordinate field deployments, deliver training, and conduct demonstrations to customers and senior leadership. A U.S.