Sr Staff Software Systems Engineer - Core Mission Systems

Overview In this role you shape the technical direction for mission-system domains, delivering cohesive, secure, and mission-ready software-intensive solutions. You collaborate with U.S. Government customers and cross-functional teams to translate needs into technical direction and architecture. You will lead system architecture, risk mitigation, and cross-domain integration, while advancing AI-assisted engineering to boost efficiency and quality. This is a high-impact position that blends systems thinking with hands-on execution in complex, classified environments. Compensation / Benefits401(k) with company matchmental health resourcesstudent loan repayment assistanceadoption reimbursementpet insuranceincentive eligibility ResponsibilitiesServe as senior technical authority across mission-system domains and guide system lifecycleCollaborate with U.S. Government customers and internal stakeholders to translate mission objectives into technical directionLead architecture, trade studies, and decisions balancing performance, interoperability, cybersecurity, and sustainabilityOversee integration of software, cloud infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and operations into mission-ready systemsIdentify and mitigate technical risks and resolve cross-domain integration challengesServe as trusted advisor to customers, leadership, and engineering teamsMentor engineers and establish systems engineering practices across teamsChampion AI-assisted engineering to improve analysis, architecture, documentation, and efficiencyApply AI-assisted engineering techniques to improve requirements evaluation, interface analysis, risk identification, and workflowsEvaluate AI-generated outputs for relevance and safety in mission-critical contextsEnsure AI practices align with security, data protection, and customer requirements Key requirementsBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, GIS, or related disciplineMinimum 8 years of experience designing, integrating, or operating complex software-intensive systemsActive TS/SCI clearanceStrong systems engineering principles applied to complex software systemsSolid understanding of modern software architecture: distributed systems, APIs, cloud, data flows, integration patterns, resiliency, cybersecurityExperience developing or evaluating system architectures and conducting trade studiesExperience integrating complex systems across multiple disciplinesStrong written/verbal/interpersonal communication and cross-organizational influenceExperience using AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) and AWS knowledgeWillingness to travel approximately quarterlyStrong communication and collaborationInfluencing technical decisions across teamsMentoring and technical leadershipAI-assisted engineering tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude)AWS cloud environmentsModern software architecture and distributed systems