Lead Systems Engineer

About this role

Lead Systems Engineer

Direct Project Support - Washington, District of Columbia

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 an experienced systems engineering leader who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, shaping solution designs, and guiding cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle?

PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of advanced technical solutions for government and public sector customers.

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.

Areas of experience that may be relevant include:

• Systems engineering and architecture
• Requirements development and analysis
• Integration, testing, and validation
• Technical leadership and team coordination
• Enterprise or large-scale technology environments
• Lifecycle support and modernization initiatives
• Digital engineering practices
• Defense, federal, or other regulated program environments

About PEMCCO

PEMCCO supports complex technical and operational initiatives by providing skilled professionals who help customers achieve project and organizational objectives. 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 partner with program leadership, customers, engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to evaluate technical approaches, support engineering activities, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects.

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 a key technical leader on impactful customer 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 important technologies and operational capabilities
• Contribute to the evolution of engineering processes 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 engineering professional looking to solve challenging technical problems, influence solution development, and contribute to meaningful projects, 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.

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Department

Direct Project Support

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$73.90 - $121.94 Hourly DOE