Senior Principal Systems Engineer

V2X is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis to lead development integration and lifecycle management of advanced systems across various platforms with strong emphasis on technical expertise DoD project support and collaboration within cross-functional teams. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career path for engineers passionate about systems integration and supporting defense-related projects with opportunities to work on diverse and advanced technologies.

Job Description and Responsibilities

A Senior Principal Systems Engineer in Indianapolis typically supports engineering teams by leading program development from concept through verification and validation. Key responsibilities include:

• Define and guide complex system designs across the full development lifecycle on air sea or ground platforms.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to engineering teams ensuring technical excellence
• Coordinate with software hardware and integration teams to align system requirements and performance.
• Identify risks early manage requirements rigorously and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Drive technology roadmaps and contribute to long-term product and capability planning to meet program financial commitments.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the technical team and company leadership.
• Travel to customer sites for requirements gathering and/or product demonstration.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
• 12 years of experience in systems software or hardware engineering.
• Strong understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and related processes.
• Experience with hardware development programs test procedure development and system verification.
• Supplier management and subsystem/component oversight experience.
• Proven leadership abilities and strong communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge and practical experience in network architecture design deployment and troubleshooting
• Experience and/or knowledge of Agile techniques (Scrum Kanban Scrumban etc.)
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Background working with DoD customers (Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps).

Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education if degree is required.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.

Experience:

• 12 years of experience in systems software or hardware engineering.

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance AD&D and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Required Experience:

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