Lead Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and technically accomplished Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design integration implementation and maintenance of complex systems in a fully remote environment. The successful candidate will lead system architecture efforts guide engineering teams and ensure that system solutions meet performance reliability security and scalability requirements.

This position is strictly limited to candidates who currently reside in the United States and are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Applications from individuals residing outside the United States will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design development and implementation of system architectures and solutions

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to systems and engineering team members

Define system requirements specifications and interface control documents

Oversee system integration testing validation and lifecycle management activities

Collaborate with software hardware security and operations teams to ensure system alignment

Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies

Ensure systems comply with organizational standards regulatory requirements and security policies

Support incident resolution root cause analysis and continuous system improvement

Prepare technical documentation reports and executive-level presentations

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field; Masters degree preferred

Minimum of 812 years of experience in systems engineering or related technical roles

Demonstrated experience leading system architecture and engineering initiatives

Strong knowledge of system lifecycle management integration and validation processes

Experience with enterprise IT systems cloud environments and infrastructure architectures

Excellent analytical leadership and communication skills

Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications (INCOSE CSEP CISSP AWS Solutions Architect or similar)

Experience in regulated industries such as defense healthcare or finance

Prior experience managing or mentoring engineering teams

Benefits

Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off sick leave and paid holidays

Life short-term and long-term disability insurance

Professional development certification reimbursement and leadership training

Flexible remote work arrangements

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Work Authorization & Residency Requirement

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Must currently reside within the United States

Applications from candidates residing outside the U.S. will be automatically rejected