{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3a831bed55dc1174825e5c3d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3a831bed55dc1174825e5c3d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3a831bed55dc1174825e5c3d","title":"Systems Engineer","description":"Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer\n\nLocation: Richardson, TX\n\nSchedule: Monday - Friday, 7.30AM-4.30PM\n\nPay Range: $85-95/HR\n\nJob Description:\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to drive the development and integration of complex defense and communications systems throughout the entire systems engineering lifecycle. This role will lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts from Concept of Operations (CONOPS) through system design, integration, verification, validation, and sustainment while serving as a technical leader across multiple programs.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), systems integration, test and validation, and defense communications technologies. This individual will collaborate closely with customers, subcontractors, executive leadership, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative, mission-critical solutions.\n\nMilitary experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the development of full lifecycle systems engineering solutions from Concept of Operations (CONOPS) through system integration, validation, deployment, and sustainment.\n\nOrganize and oversee laboratory activities, including system setup, configuration management, integration, and testing.\n\nEnsure system models, hardware, software, and interface architectures are developed using scalable Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and ontologies.\n\nLead multidisciplinary engineering teams consisting of systems, electrical, mechanical, software, test, logistics, and integration engineers.\n\nPlan, coordinate, and execute technical milestones, including design reviews, system integration events, dry runs, qualification testing, and customer demonstrations.\n\nDevelop and maintain technical schedules, cost estimates, and engineering deliverables while supporting overall program objectives.\n\nEvaluate complex technical challenges, assess risks, and recommend effective engineering solutions to program leadership and customers.\n\nMentor and provide technical guidance to systems engineers and other engineering professionals at various stages of their careers.\n\nSupport system integration activities across hardware, software, networking, and communications platforms.\n\nParticipate in technical reviews, configuration management, change management, and continuous process improvement initiatives.\n\nCollaborate with customers, subcontractors, program management, and executive leadership to ensure successful program execution.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Advanced degree preferred.\n\nExtensive experience leading programs across the complete Systems Engineering \"V\" lifecycle, from CONOPS development through validation and sustainment.\n\nAdvanced proficiency with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, including Cameo, IBM Rational Rhapsody, or comparable modeling platforms.\n\nExperience using collaboration and project management tools such as Jira, IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), or similar platforms.\n\nStrong background in systems integration, verification, and validation, including digital twins, automated testing, test execution, and test reporting.\n\nExperience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles within engineering or defense programs.\n\nExperience supporting hardware and software development throughout the system lifecycle.\n\nExperience with complex system and application integration.\n\nStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams.\n\nActive U.S. Security Clearance is required.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience supporting Survivable Mobile Command Center architectures and mission systems.\n\nKnowledge of military communications technologies, including SATCOM, LOS/BLOS, AEHF, and V/UHF communication systems.\n\nExperience with computer networking across ground, naval, submarine, or airborne platforms.\n\nExperience with scripting languages to support system integration, automation, or testing.\n\nFamiliarity with defense acquisition programs and customer-facing engineering activities.\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\n\nUSPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.","company":"Uspro","rawCompany":"uspro","city":"Richardson","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-07T10:40:05.709Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Engineer","description":"Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer\n\nLocation: Richardson, TX\n\nSchedule: Monday - Friday, 7.30AM-4.30PM\n\nPay Range: $85-95/HR\n\nJob Description:\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to drive the development and integration of complex defense and communications systems throughout the entire systems engineering lifecycle. This role will lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts from Concept of Operations (CONOPS) through system design, integration, verification, validation, and sustainment while serving as a technical leader across multiple programs.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), systems integration, test and validation, and defense communications technologies. This individual will collaborate closely with customers, subcontractors, executive leadership, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative, mission-critical solutions.\n\nMilitary experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the development of full lifecycle systems engineering solutions from Concept of Operations (CONOPS) through system integration, validation, deployment, and sustainment.\n\nOrganize and oversee laboratory activities, including system setup, configuration management, integration, and testing.\n\nEnsure system models, hardware, software, and interface architectures are developed using scalable Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and ontologies.\n\nLead multidisciplinary engineering teams consisting of systems, electrical, mechanical, software, test, logistics, and integration engineers.\n\nPlan, coordinate, and execute technical milestones, including design reviews, system integration events, dry runs, qualification testing, and customer demonstrations.\n\nDevelop and maintain technical schedules, cost estimates, and engineering deliverables while supporting overall program objectives.\n\nEvaluate complex technical challenges, assess risks, and recommend effective engineering solutions to program leadership and customers.\n\nMentor and provide technical guidance to systems engineers and other engineering professionals at various stages of their careers.\n\nSupport system integration activities across hardware, software, networking, and communications platforms.\n\nParticipate in technical reviews, configuration management, change management, and continuous process improvement initiatives.\n\nCollaborate with customers, subcontractors, program management, and executive leadership to ensure successful program execution.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Advanced degree preferred.\n\nExtensive experience leading programs across the complete Systems Engineering \"V\" lifecycle, from CONOPS development through validation and sustainment.\n\nAdvanced proficiency with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, including Cameo, IBM Rational Rhapsody, or comparable modeling platforms.\n\nExperience using collaboration and project management tools such as Jira, IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), or similar platforms.\n\nStrong background in systems integration, verification, and validation, including digital twins, automated testing, test execution, and test reporting.\n\nExperience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles within engineering or defense programs.\n\nExperience supporting hardware and software development throughout the system lifecycle.\n\nExperience with complex system and application integration.\n\nStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams.\n\nActive U.S. Security Clearance is required.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience supporting Survivable Mobile Command Center architectures and mission systems.\n\nKnowledge of military communications technologies, including SATCOM, LOS/BLOS, AEHF, and V/UHF communication systems.\n\nExperience with computer networking across ground, naval, submarine, or airborne platforms.\n\nExperience with scripting languages to support system integration, automation, or testing.\n\nFamiliarity with defense acquisition programs and customer-facing engineering activities.\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\n\nUSPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. 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