Systems Engineer Lead

Systems Engineer Lead | Hampton, VA, United States | On-site | $75,866.00 - $108,381.00 This employer is a leading defense technology company that designs, develops, and operates advanced solutions, playing a critical role in national security. They are known for their expertise in Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) environments and their long-standing partnership with military customers. The Role • Serve as the technical team lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for training events, communicating technical issues and new requirements to leadership. • Plan, de-conflict, and manage resources to support the planning, testing, and execution of training events. • Coordinate with operators, engineers, and training teams to plan systems and personnel support for events, adjusting work hours as needed for global operations. • Lead the technical team in adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), recommending changes, and developing new SOPs. • Support event testing and execution of training events as the technical lead. • Maintain and enhance modeling and simulation tools to align with current military capabilities and doctrine. • Utilize collaboration tools to share schedules and documents, and to track and report issues to stakeholders. What You'll Need • Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience, or a High School Diploma/equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience. • Professional certification in Linux and/or Microsoft. • Security+ certification. • Hold and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance. • Familiarity with networking concepts, architectures, and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP). • Knowledge of distributed simulation protocols such as High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS). • Military experience and experience with Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) supported events. • Technical leadership skills and strong written and verbal communication skills. What's On Offer • Competitive salary range. • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge defense technology and contribute to national security. • Collaborative work environment with military, government, and contractor personnel. • Potential for occasional travel to support event planning. • Encouragement of continuous career growth through valuable educational and training programs. Apply via Haystack today!