Lead Systems Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

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.