Senior Systems Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services

. Lead and support the development of delivery orders (DOs) from initiation through completion on military simulation system applications .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, design, integration, and verification, while providing technical leadership and mentorship. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing customer relationships within defense and aerospace programs.

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Systems Engineering Lifecycle ProcessesAGILE DevelopmentUnity Game Engine DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipSecurity Clearance

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Hard Skills

Requirements AnalysisSystem DesignIntegration TestingVerification and ValidationModel-Based Systems EngineeringFlight Simulator DevelopmentTroubleshooting ScenariosTechnical DocumentationRisk Mitigation StrategiesDoD Acquisition Processes

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsLeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsMS ProjectWartsila NTPROImage GeneratorsDome Visual Display Systems

Industry Keywords

Defense ProgramsAerospace ProgramsINCOSE StandardsISO/IEC/IEEE 15288Technical CDRL Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support the development of delivery orders (DOs) from initiation through completion on military simulation system applications
Analyze, decompose, and define systems-level requirements aligned with customer needs
Design system architectures and ensure integration across multiple subsystems
Develop and execute system verification and validation plans
Coordinate and participate in milestone testing events with government customers
Coordinate, develop, and deliver technical CDRL documentation in accordance with project DD-1423 and DID requirements
Coordinate and direct project staff to develop operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting scenarios
Ensure technical performance, quality, and compliance with contractual requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, graphics, and program management
Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, stakeholders, and end users throughout the project lifecycle
Organize and conduct integration events, technical briefings, and planning events
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the system lifecycle
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Occasional travel to customer sites or test events may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related discipline
Demonstrated experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, and verification)
Experience with AGILE development
Experience with development in high fidelity game engines (Unity Preferred)
MS Office applications including MS Project
Experience working with government customers and understanding of DoD acquisition processes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to lead technical efforts and manage competing priorities
Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Preferred: Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
Preferred: Familiarity with systems engineering standards (e.g., INCOSE, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288)
Preferred: Prior experience supporting defense or aerospace programs
Preferred: Experience with Flight Simulator Development and Delivery
Preferred: Experience with Wartsila NTPRO
Preferred: Experience with image generators and dome visual display systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Wellness Program
401(k) Matching
Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Education & Training
Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)