Lead Systems Engineer

Systems Engineering LeadOmitron is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to serve as the overall lead for all Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) functions on a secure data processing and distribution enclave (Red LAN) used to receive and distribute Space Domain Awareness (SDA) data. This is a senior engineering position responsible for system lifecycle management, integration, and governance of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Review Board (ERB) processes that keep the enclave's technical baseline sound and defensible. The SEIT Lead owns the technical health of the system across its full lifecycle, from identifying components that need modernization, through deficiency reporting and change management, to formal test and configuration baseline control.Responsibilities SEIT ManagementProvide overall SEIT management of the system.Manage, test, integrate, and monitor operational functionality across the enclave.Lifecycle and Modernization PlanningMonitor system components and identify those needing modernization (Tech Refresh).Maintain a critical components list and spares management plan.Maintain a parts obsolescence plan and initiate Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) assessments for end-of-life hardware and software.Deficiency Reporting and Change ManagementSupport the Deficiency Report (DR) and change management process in accordance with AFI 63-101/20-101 and applicable supplements.Participate in all DR and CCB events, initiating planning for configuration baseline review, interface documentation reconciliation, and system familiarization.Own submission of Change Requests (CRs) and CCB/ERB technical presentations for all system integration cycles.Technical Documentation and Baseline ControlMaintain and update the System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and associated engineering drawings, specifications, and Formal Test Plans.Minimum RequirementsUS Citizenship required.Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI required; SAP eligibility required or must be attainable.Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.Experience: 10 or more years of systems engineering experience, including demonstrated leadership of SEIT functions on classified, multi-domain ground systems or similar mission-critical infrastructure.Experience with cross-domain solution (CDS) integration, configuration management, and CCB/ERB governance processes.DoD 8570/8140-aligned technical certification.Periodic travel is required.Preferred QualificationsEducation: Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.Direct experience supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, U.S. Space Force, or Intelligence Community mission environments.Experience with DMSMS assessment and parts obsolescence planning on a fielded government system.Familiarity with AFI 63-101/20-101 acquisition and sustainment processes.Experience authoring or maintaining a System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and Formal Test Plans.INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent certification.Working RelationshipsReports to: Program Manager, Red LAN.Collaborates with: Computer Information Systems Manager/Transition Lead, sustainment engineering staff, and site leads.Customer Interface: Government engineering and configuration management stakeholders; CCB/ERB participants.Schedule and EnvironmentOn-site at a secured, classified facility; specific site(s) to be confirmed at award.Supports a system requiring continuous data processing and distribution; may require support outside standard hours for CCB/ERB events, DR response, or integration activities.Periodic travel required to support CCB/ERB events, Government meetings, and site visits.Company Overview Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and personnel at operational sites nationwide. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs. Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer. Omitron is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $190,000, depending on relevant experience, location, contract award terms, and other factors. Benefits include:Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHSA or FSA accountsCompany paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and AD&D insurancePaid Federal HolidaysPaid Vacation Leave and Sick LeaveParental Leave401k with company matchSupplemental Insurance options like AFLACProfessional Development ReimbursementVoluntary Life Insurance