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We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects, collaborate with highly skilled technical teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that support critical government operations.\nJob Overview\nAs a Lead Systems Engineer, you will serve as a key technical leader responsible for guiding engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle. From concept development and requirements analysis through integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment, you will help ensure technical solutions meet mission objectives, customer requirements, and operational needs.\nYou will work directly with program leadership, customers, engineers, developers, and stakeholders to develop engineering strategies, evaluate technical solutions, and support some of the most complex challenges facing government programs today.\nWhat You'll Do\nLead systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle\nAnalyze operational, functional, technical, and customer requirements\nDevelop and evaluate system architectures, engineering strategies, and technical solutions\nLead system integration, verification, validation, testing, and deployment efforts\nConduct technical assessments, trade studies, engineering analyses, and feasibility evaluations\nDevelop and maintain engineering documentation, technical baselines, requirements, interface definitions, and system specifications\nEvaluate system performance and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and improvement\nLead technical reviews, engineering assessments, and design discussions\nSupport configuration management, risk management, and change management activities\nCoordinate engineering efforts across multiple disciplines and stakeholder organizations\nDevelop technical briefings, reports, recommendations, and executive presentations\nCollaborate with customer representatives, program leadership, and technical teams to ensure successful program execution\nProvide mentorship, leadership, and guidance to engineers and technical personnel\nWhat You Bring\nRequired Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or a related technical discipline\nTen (10) years of experience in systems engineering, systems analysis, systems integration, systems development, or a related technical field\nStrong understanding of systems engineering methodologies and best practices\nExperience supporting requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, testing, verification, and validation efforts\nExperience developing technical solutions for complex engineering challenges\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills\nAbility to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders\nExperience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts\nAbility to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required\nPreferred Experience\nExperience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs\nExperience serving as a Technical Lead or Lead Systems Engineer\nExperience supporting large-scale or complex systems engineering programs\nExperience supporting acquisition, modernization, or lifecycle management initiatives\nExperience developing engineering strategies and system architectures\nExperience leading integration, verification, validation, and testing activities\nExperience mentoring engineering teams\nExperience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering approaches\nWhy Join PEMCCO?\nServe as the technical lead on high-impact government programs\nInfluence architecture, integration, testing, and modernization strategies\nLead multidisciplinary engineering teams solving real-world challenges\nPartner directly with customers and senior decision-makers\nSupport mission-critical technologies and systems\nHelp shape the future direction of engineering programs and technical solutions\nMentor and develop the next generation of engineering talent\nBuild a rewarding career in a collaborative and mission-focused environment\nWork Environment\nProfessional office and technical work environments\nWork may be performed at company facilities, customer locations, or designated project sites as needed\nRegular use of engineering tools, technical systems, and collaboration platforms\nCollaborative, team-oriented engineering environment focused on mission success\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nAdditional company-sponsored benefits\nApply Today\nIf you're an experienced systems engineering leader looking to solve complex challenges, influence technical strategy, and help deliver mission-critical capabilities, we encourage you to apply.\nJoin PEMCCO and help lead the development of innovative engineering solutions that support mission success.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nPEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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