Lead Systems Engineer

1 week ago


Dayton, Ohio, United States Serco North America Full time

Position Overview:

Are you dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of our military personnel? At Serco, we share that commitment. As a premier service provider, we are devoted to delivering exceptional support to our Department of Defense (DoD) clients and the community at large. Join us and discover a fulfilling career path.

The Senior Systems Engineer will offer comprehensive, cross-disciplinary assistance to government system acquisition management offices, acting as a key advisor to government staff. This role involves leading collaborative groups and crafting engineering solutions to significant acquisition challenges. You will engage with various projects across multiple DoD acquisition offices, regularly interfacing with senior government officials, and will often be tasked with delivering presentations and steering large-scale meetings. This position allows for flexibility with travel and remote work options to support a range of federal and commercial clients as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide multi-disciplinary assistance to government system acquisition management offices.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to government personnel.
  • Lead working groups and devise engineering solutions for major acquisition challenges.
  • Support diverse projects for various DoD acquisition offices.
  • Collaborate with senior government officials and deliver briefings.
  • Facilitate large meetings and discussions.

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

  • An active DoD Secret clearance.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of extensive technical and managerial experience within the DoD, particularly in systems engineering analysis for major acquisition programs.
  • Specialized knowledge in Airworthiness.
  • Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516.
  • A self-motivated, detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • The capacity to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Experience:

  • Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility.
  • A Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Previous experience as a Chief Engineer for ACAT programs.
  • Expert-level knowledge of all sections of MIL-HDBK-516.
  • Experience integrating models with modern requirements management and systems engineering software.
  • Ability to develop and enhance system models using existing requirements and design documents.
  • Prior experience collaborating with other DoD stakeholders.
  • Experience executing alternative or rapid acquisition authorities.
  • A broad background in developing, coordinating, and communicating system engineering strategies with mid- and senior-level personnel.

Company Overview:

Serco Inc. is the North American division of Serco Group, plc. With over 9,000 employees across more than 100 locations, we are committed to making a meaningful impact in Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. Our mission is to assist clients in delivering essential services more efficiently while enhancing customer satisfaction. We proudly serve every branch of the U.S. military, numerous federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, and various governmental and commercial clients. At Serco, we value every contribution and invite you to explore your potential with us.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.



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