Lead Senior Systems Engineer

LinQuest Corporation
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
Nov 06, 2024
Description LinQuest is seeking a Lead Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Air Delivered Capabilities Directorate. US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and SAP are required. *Newly awarded 5 year contract* The Lead Systems Engineer shall be responsible for overseeing the systems engineering related aspects of the contract and shall have demonstrated expertise in systems engineering concepts and processes to include MATE philosophies and MBSE methodologies. The Lead Systems Engineer shall serve as the primary technical point of contact and shall serve as the lead for technical discussions and technical issue resolution. This individual shall possess the ability to coordinate cross-functional team efforts to ensure system architecture and design align with project requirements. Responsibilities may include: Support the PI by translating the strategic direction into a feasible technical path to execution Lead working-level IPT's and provide technical recommendations to the leadership team Represents the team in a technical capacity to the government customer and external organizations Periodic travel (~once per month) may be required to carry out duties Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degree from accredited institution 8+ years of relevant experience relating to DoD projects such as major weapons systems or major programs (e.g., ACAT) Experience managing complex systems over their life cycles Experience with various engineering disciplines such as nuclear, aerospace, electrical, and systems engineering Must be able to demonstrate engineering principles and concepts in reference to systems engineering Expertise with requirements development and analysis, and the development of systems engineering-related documents including requirements/specifications, interface control documents, and validation & verification plans Solid analytical and problem solving skills; able to sort through complex issues and develop clear solutions, provide in-depth technical assessments and identify issues and risks Effective interpersonal and team-building skills, to engage at both the engineer and management levels Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Clear and concise written, verbal communications and presentation skills; able to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to the customer Highly organized, capable of handling multiple competing priorities; able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a dynamic environment Must be a motivated, self-starter capable of autonomous on-the-job learning/improvement An active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and SAP Preferred Skills and Experience: MS in Engineering Nuclear weapon system experience Systems engineering certifications, such as CSEP, ESEP, OCSMP Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $120,000 to $175,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications. Why LinQuest? 20 years of excellence from concept to capability LinQuest is a national security space leader that enable defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrated end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Top Secret (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)