Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Long Wave Inc. is seeking a senior-level Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and architecture development for Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role is designed for experienced engineers who can define and manage system architectures, oversee requirements baselines, and ensure compliance with program and DoD standards, while mentoring junior engineers and engaging directly with customers and stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Lead the application of MBSE methodologies to define, develop, and maintain system architectures. Drive consistency and quality across models, ensuring alignment with program and customer objectives.
2. Requirements Management: Oversee requirements development and management across the program lifecycle. Define baselines, ensure end-to-end traceability, and guide resolution of complex requirements issues.
3. System Design and Integration: Provide technical leadership in system architecture and integration. Make key design decisions, conduct trade studies, and ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, maintainability, and safety standards.
4. Verification and Validation: Direct the development of verification strategies and validation plans. Oversee execution of test activities and ensure results demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
5. Technical Documentation: Approve and guide the development of specifications, interface control documents, and test artifacts. Ensure documentation meets program, DoD, and customer standards.
6. Collaboration and Leadership: Serve as a technical leader across multidisciplinary teams. Coordinate with Software, Hardware Engineering, and program management to align execution with technical objectives.
7. Compliance: Ensure engineering processes, deliverables, and reviews comply with DoD acquisition policies, standards, and lifecycle requirements.
8. Mentorship and Development: Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in MBSE practices, requirements management, and systems engineering methodologies.
9. Customer Engagement: Act as a primary technical interface with customers and stakeholders, presenting system architectures, requirements, and design solutions.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions:

Employee will be working within an office environment. Employee may be expected to travel on occasion to locations where specific PPE or attire is necessary.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, with emphasis on MBSE, requirements management, and architecture development.
• Expert-level proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler (or equivalent MBSE tool), with demonstrated experience leading large, integrated models.
• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is preferred.
• US Citizenship and Eligibility for a DoD Clearance is required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Proven experience with DoD acquisition processes, lifecycle management, and air vehicle (aircraft) integration.
• Strong background in simulation, modeling, and digital engineering frameworks.
• Experience leading teams in Agile development environments.
• Prior experience interfacing directly with DoD customers and presenting technical solutions at program reviews.

Position Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability