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This is a high visibility position that will drive the end-to-end development, integration, and fielding of cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for a mission critical defense application.\nYou will act as the bridge between hardware and software teams, lead systems engineering documentation, coordinate field deployments, deliver training, and conduct demonstrations to internal and external stakeholders.\nAn ideal candidate is a confident, customer-facing engineer who is comfortable running system demonstrations, presenting to senior leadership, and engaging directly with customers. This position requires strong technical breadth, clear communication, and the ability to translate complex systems into actionable, understandable results.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nOwn technical direction by providing vision, architecture, and roadmap guidance to ensure high-quality fielding’s.\nDevelop, maintain, and review all system engineering artifacts (i.e. requirements, interface control documents, verification plans).\nPrepare and support technical reviews such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).\nServe as the primary integrator, aligning hardware with software components to ensure seamless interoperability.\nLead design reviews, configuration management, and change control for integrated solutions.\nLead concept, prototype, and test phases for emerging hardware solutions.\nDefine test strategies, manage test labs, and oversee verification & validation activities.\nPlan, coordinate, and execute fielding activities, including logistics, site preparation, and on-site support.\nConduct post deployment assessments and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.\nDevelop and deliver “train the trainer” programs in preparation for New Equipment Training (NET). Conduct training as needed to support the logistics team.\nPlan and conduct systems demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and customer executives.\nRepresent Detroit Defense confidently during high-visibility demonstrations, briefings, and technical discussions.\nWork cross-functionally with purchasing, sustainment, logistics, manufacturing, and business development.\nProvide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, encouraging strong communication and collaboration to foster a supportive, skilled engineering environment.\nRequirements\nA bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university. \nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance. The minimum requirement is United States Citizenship.\nAbility to travel to domestic or international customer sites (15%) with short term notice.\nTen plus years of experience in systems engineering, system integration, or product fielding.\nDemonstrated ability to lead integration and testing efforts across hardware and software systems.\nMust be comfortable conducting system demonstrations and technical presentations in front of senior and executive leadership, both internally and with customers.\nExcellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nAbility to effectively collaborate in multidiscipline engineering environments.\nGood technical leadership, planning and organization/control skills.\nDetroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:\nMedical, Dental & Vision Benefits\nCompany Paid Life and AD&D\nCompany Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability\nFlexible Spending & HSA Accounts\nLegal & ID Shield Services\n401k with Company Match\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nWhy Detroit Defense:\nAt Detroit Defense, we deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.\nRemaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. 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