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AERONIX INC

Lead Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

Exempt / Full-time Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 Annually ROLE We are seeking a senior-level Lead Systems Engineer to drive the architecture, requirements, integration, and verification of ...

AERONIX INC

Lead Systems Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

Exempt / Full-time Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 Annually ROLE We are seeking a senior-level Lead Systems Engineer to drive the architecture, requirements, integration, and verification of ...

Royal Caribbean Group

Lead, Systems Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

The Royal Caribbean Group's Information Technology team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Lead, Systems Engineer reporting to the Manager, IT Engineering & Operations. The position ...

AERONIX INC

Lead Systems Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Exempt / Full-time Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 Annually (depending on experience) ROLE We are seeking a senior Lead Systems Engineer to define system architectures, develop and manage ...

AERONIX INC

Lead Systems Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Exempt / Full-time Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 Annually (depending on experience) ROLE We are seeking a senior Lead Systems Engineer to define system architectures, develop and manage ...

Revolutional, LLC

Lead Systems Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

Lead Systems Engineer Location: Suitland, MD (Hybrid) Terms: Full-time Clearance/Work Authorization: US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required Travel: 0-20 ...

Revolutional, LLC

Lead Systems Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Lead Systems Engineer Location: Suitland, MD (Hybrid) Terms: Full-time Clearance/Work Authorization: US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required Travel: 0-20 ...

SAIC

Lead Systems Engineer

Sterling, VA · Hybrid

Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI ... SAIC has an immediate opening for an innovative Lead Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA ...

Bart & Associates

Lead Systems Engineer

Suitland, MD · On-site

Lead Systems Engineer At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and ... to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of ...

Smart Tech Contracting LLC

Lead Systems Engineer

$120K - $144K/yr

Lead Systems Engineer Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States JOB SUMMARY The Lead Systems Engineer provides leadership, expertise, and delegates work for design ...

Boeing

Lead Systems Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking motivated and self-starting Lead Systems Engineer for a position based in Huntington Beach, CA

Boeing

Lead Systems Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking motivated and self-starting Lead Systems Engineer for a position based in Huntington Beach, CA

True Anomaly

Lead Systems Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) has ownership and responsibility over the requirements, verification, and validation (RV&V) efforts. The LSE is responsible for execution of day-to-day SE process ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time lead systems engineer in the United States is $199,327.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,000.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Lead Systems Engineer vs Systems Engineer?

AspectFull Time Lead Systems EngineerSystems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; often certifications like CISSP, PMPBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Work EnvironmentLead role in project teams, coordinating multiple engineers, often in corporate or government settingsIndividual contributor role, supporting system design, implementation, and maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageTechnology, defense, aerospace, government agenciesIT, telecommunications, manufacturing, technology companies

The Full Time Lead Systems Engineer typically oversees projects, manages teams, and ensures system integration, whereas the Systems Engineer focuses on designing and implementing systems without managerial responsibilities. Both roles require technical expertise, but the lead position emphasizes leadership and coordination.

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Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer

AERONIX INC

Arlington, VA • On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Lead Systems Engineer – Job Description

Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Program Manager and Engineering Director
FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-time

Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 Annually

ROLE

We are seeking a senior-level Lead Systems Engineer to drive the architecture, requirements, integration, and verification of complex multi-supplier systems. This role is responsible for coordinating multiple product lines and subsystems across internal teams and external vendors while ensuring technical consistency, system-level performance, and delivery to program requirements. The ideal candidate has deep experience in systems engineering for military, space, or advanced radio communication technologies, with strong competency in requirements development, interface management, and cross-discipline collaboration. Familiarity with NRL programs or similar research-driven DoD environments is highly desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead full life-cycle systems engineering activities, including requirements development, architecture definition, interface control, risk management, verification planning, and integration gates (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR/FDR, TRR).
  • Develop and manage system-level requirements, ensuring traceability to customer specifications, derived requirements, and subsystem allocations.
  • Coordinate technical execution across several suppliers, ensuring alignment of system architecture, interfaces, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Generate and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system block diagrams, data flows, and integration plans.
  • Conduct and facilitate technical interchange meetings (TIMs), design reviews, peer reviews, and supplier performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with software, hardware, RF, embedded, test, manufacturing, configuration management and program management teams to ensure coherent system behavior and design integrity.
  • Support system integration and test activities, troubleshoot multi-domain issues, and ensure verification rigor and requirement closure.
  • Provide leadership in configuration management, requirements tools, and continuous improvement of systems engineering processes.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering discipline development across the organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Strong proficiency in end-to-end systems engineering for embedded, radio, spacecraft, or defense systems.
  • Hands-on experience with requirements development, modeling, analysis, and verification.
  • Experience with radio technologies, RF systems, analog and digital signal processing, software-defined radios, mixed HW/SW architectures and related concepts.
  • Experience with full lifecycle systems engineering for complex RF/SW‑defined systems, including formal design reviews and decomposition.
  • Familiarity with Space or MIL‑STD‑based system development, qualification processes, and environmental constraints.
  • Experience coordinating multi-supplier and multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems, software/hardware integration, and complex interface management.
  • Ability to lead system-level troubleshooting, data analysis, and integration activities.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-discipline collaboration skills. Comfortable with presenting to customers and other stakeholders.

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Direct NRL / NCST / Navy / DoD R&D experience.
  • Familiarity with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody) and other simulation tools (MATLAB).
  • Familiarity with Jama, DOORS, or other requirements tools.
  • Understanding of communication protocols, data buses, RF interfaces, and digital hardware.
  • Experience with EW, EMSO, ELINT/SIGINT, waveform engineering, and EM communication systems.
  • Knowledge of environmental qualification experience (MIL‑STD‑461/810, NASA standards, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with configuration management and digital engineering toolchains.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, including multi-supplier coordination and complex system integration.
  • Strong background in requirements development, system architecture, and interface management.
  • Demonstrated leadership in technical execution and team collaboration.
  • Ability to travel to supplier, and partner sites as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. Active clearance preferred.
  • Position located in either Rosslyn, VA or Melbourne, FL.