Lead Systems Engineer

Onsite in Canonsburg, PA

Salary Estimated: $130-$150K

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors, (geographical location, etc.)

Contribute to a company at the forefront of mission-critical systems and technologies in defense and security. This leader in global defense integrates advanced technology to deliver information and insights on the battlefield, offering roles that support security and technological superiority across multiple domains.

Responsibilities:

• Lead systems engineering processes across the full development life cycle:

  • Requirements analysis, definition, allocation, and management

  • Functional and performance analysis

  • System architecture development and design decomposition

  • Interface definition and control

  • Integration, verification, and validation planning and execution

• Conduct detailed trade studies, architecture evaluations, and technical risk assessments

• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer, program leadership, and cross-disciplinary teams to drive critical design decisions

• Support DoD cyber, environmental, and hardware/software qualification activities

• Support testing strategy development, system acceptance testing, and failure investigations

• Act as a technical mentor and lead for engineering teams, ensuring alignment with project milestones, cost, and schedule targets

• Develop and present technical material to internal stakeholders and U.S. government customers

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field (Science, Engineering, or Mathematics)

• 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years

• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance (preferred to be active at hire)

• Demonstrated background in systems engineering or test engineering, with project leadership experience

• Preferred Experience:

  • Underwater vehicle development

  • Torpedo guidance & control systems

  • Embedded software and FPGA-based hardware development and qualification

  • DoD project execution including Cybersecurity and Environmental Compliance

  • Development of common system architectures, standard interfaces (MOSA), and change control

  • Full life cycle systems engineering from concept to delivery

  • Test plan development, test execution, and issue resolution

  • Trade study formulation and evaluation

  • Risk and opportunity management

  • Cost, schedule, and resource estimation

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401K. Appreciation and gratitude for employees is a hallspan of organizations with low turnover.
• Final postion level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
• For more active job openings: https://careers.moseleytechnical.com/jobs
• For more information about Moseley visit: http://www.moseleytechnical.com/about-us/

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30 year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”