Lead Systems Engineer

Pay: $73.90 - $121.94 hourly, depending on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and other company-sponsored benefits
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required
Are you a systems engineering leader who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing system architecture decisions, and guiding multidisciplinary teams through the development of mission-critical solutions?
PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of advanced systems supporting critical government missions.
This role is ideal for an experienced systems engineering professional who enjoys leading technical efforts, mentoring engineers, collaborating with customers, and driving solutions from concept through deployment and sustainment.
This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in:
Systems Engineering
Systems Architecture
Requirements Engineering
System Integration
Verification & Validation
Technical Leadership
Enterprise Systems
Mission Systems
Lifecycle Management
Digital Engineering
Engineering Modernization Programs
DoD or Federal Programs
About PEMCCO
PEMCCO supports complex technical and operational programs by providing skilled professionals who help customers achieve mission success. We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects, collaborate with highly skilled technical teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that support critical government operations.
Job Overview
As 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.
You 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.
What You'll Do
Lead systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle
Analyze operational, functional, technical, and customer requirements
Develop and evaluate system architectures, engineering strategies, and technical solutions
Lead system integration, verification, validation, testing, and deployment efforts
Conduct technical assessments, trade studies, engineering analyses, and feasibility evaluations
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, technical baselines, requirements, interface definitions, and system specifications
Evaluate system performance and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and improvement
Lead technical reviews, engineering assessments, and design discussions
Support configuration management, risk management, and change management activities
Coordinate engineering efforts across multiple disciplines and stakeholder organizations
Develop technical briefings, reports, recommendations, and executive presentations
Collaborate with customer representatives, program leadership, and technical teams to ensure successful program execution
Provide mentorship, leadership, and guidance to engineers and technical personnel
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or a related technical discipline
Ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering, systems analysis, systems integration, systems development, or a related technical field
Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies and best practices
Experience supporting requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, testing, verification, and validation efforts
Experience developing technical solutions for complex engineering challenges
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
Experience serving as a Technical Lead or Lead Systems Engineer
Experience supporting large-scale or complex systems engineering programs
Experience supporting acquisition, modernization, or lifecycle management initiatives
Experience developing engineering strategies and system architectures
Experience leading integration, verification, validation, and testing activities
Experience mentoring engineering teams
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering approaches
Why Join PEMCCO?
Serve as the technical lead on high-impact government programs
Influence architecture, integration, testing, and modernization strategies
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams solving real-world challenges
Partner directly with customers and senior decision-makers
Support mission-critical technologies and systems
Help shape the future direction of engineering programs and technical solutions
Mentor and develop the next generation of engineering talent
Build a rewarding career in a collaborative and mission-focused environment
Work Environment
Professional office and technical work environments
Work may be performed at company facilities, customer locations, or designated project sites as needed
Regular use of engineering tools, technical systems, and collaboration platforms
Collaborative, team-oriented engineering environment focused on mission success
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Additional company-sponsored benefits
Apply Today
If 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.
Join PEMCCO and help lead the development of innovative engineering solutions that support mission success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No