Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Lead Systems Engineer role, you will join a high-impact, mission-driven team responsible for managing the stability, security, and scalability of systems ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Lead Systems Engineer role, you will join a high-impact, mission-driven team responsible for managing the stability, security, and scalability of systems ...
Reston, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Reston, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Suitland, MD · On-site
$145K - $160K/yr
Lead Systems Engineer (United States Census Bureau) Creating a culture dedicated to modernization and collaboration while providing actionable, reliable data is at the center of innovation in all ...
Suitland, MD · On-site
$145K - $160K/yr
Lead Systems Engineer (United States Census Bureau) Creating a culture dedicated to modernization and collaboration while providing actionable, reliable data is at the center of innovation in all ...
Laurel, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Laurel, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Annandale, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Annandale, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Fort Washington, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Fort Washington, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Lorton, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Lorton, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
College Park, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
College Park, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, tools, templates, and best practices Technical Leadership & Coordination * Serve as the technical lead across cross-functional ...
Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, tools, templates, and best practices Technical Leadership & Coordination * Serve as the technical lead across cross-functional ...
Kensington, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Kensington, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Upper Marlboro, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Upper Marlboro, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Davidsonville, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Davidsonville, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Ashton, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Ashton, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Germantown, MD · On-site
Worker Type Regular Position Summary The Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for leading requirements management, architecture definition, interface control, and verification planning for complex ...
Germantown, MD · On-site
Worker Type Regular Position Summary The Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for leading requirements management, architecture definition, interface control, and verification planning for complex ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
... Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally ...
$95.4K - $110.8K
2% of jobs
$110.8K - $126.2K
1% of jobs
$126.2K - $141.7K
3% of jobs
$141.7K - $157.1K
2% of jobs
$157.1K - $172.5K
2% of jobs
$176.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$172.5K - $187.9K
57% of jobs
$187.9K - $203.4K
1% of jobs
$203.4K - $218.8K
0% of jobs
$218.8K - $234.2K
0% of jobs
$234.2K - $249.7K
0% of jobs
$252.9K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$249.7K - $265.1K
32% of jobs
$95.4K
$208.9K
$265.1K
| Aspect | Lead Systems Engineer | Systems Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's or higher in Engineering, certifications like INCOSE, PMP often preferred | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, certifications optional |
| Work Environment | Leading projects, coordinating teams, overseeing system design and integration | Supporting system development, testing, and implementation tasks |
| Employer & Industry | Technology, aerospace, defense, manufacturing companies | Similar industries, often within larger engineering teams |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding leadership roles, project management, advanced responsibilities | Entry to mid-level system design and support roles |
The main difference between a Lead Systems Engineer and a Systems Engineer lies in their responsibilities and leadership scope. Lead Systems Engineers oversee project coordination, team management, and system integration, often requiring additional certifications and experience. Systems Engineers focus on supporting system development and testing. Both roles are vital in engineering projects, but the Lead role emphasizes leadership and strategic oversight.
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$150 - $200/hr
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Posted 4 days ago
SALARY RANGE $171,000 - $228,000/year.
DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Lead Systems Engineer role, you will join a high-impact, mission-driven team responsible for managing the stability, security, and scalability of systems powering complex data transformation workflows and a widely used web-based user interface. Embedded within a broader engineering organization of 25+ developers, you will lead a small, agile DevOps/SysAdmin team managing end-to-end infrastructure across bare-metal, AWS environments, and Kubernetes deployments. In this position, you will collaborate across software teams to architect robust systems, maintain metrics and observability to track uptime and performance, and mentor team members on testing, deployment strategies, and modern automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Podman. This mature, mission-critical project offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will drive high-visibility contributions while supporting technical stability and strong team cohesion.
