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SME/Sr System Engineer with Security Clearance

Integral FederalFort Eustis, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 28 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your extensive systems engineering expertise to provide critical technical leadership and shape innovative avionics architectures for a mission-driven organization, enjoying a competitive salary range of $180,000-$210,000 and hybrid flexibility. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives on advising government leaders, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring the quality of complex system integrations, offering significant opportunities for impact and career advancement. Apply today to become an integral part of a team dedicated to tackling significant challenges and driving positive outcomes.

Quick Overview

Salary
$180k - $210k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Overview The Subject Matter Expert (SME), Senior Systems Engineer serves as the Government's primary technical POC, providing overall leadership, technical guidance, and quality assurance. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Advisory Leadership: Act as the main technical advisor and liaison for government leadership. Technical Guidance: Direct engineering teams and define system architecture standards to meet mission goals. Quality Contr ol: Review and approve all technical deliverables to ensure high standards and accuracy. System Integration: Oversee complex architecture designs, testing phases, and deployment strategies. Qualifications Required: * Advanced degree in a technical or engineering field with 20 years of Systems Engineering experience related to avionics architectures * Experience leading a team to implement architectural approaches for development of large complex avionics systems * Experience leading a team to develop, use, and improve avionics architecture standards * Senior level experience and be well versed in Information Technology practices * Proficiency in Microsoft Project in addition to other planning tools * Secret Security Clearance Salary range: $180,000-$210,000 This position is in the proposal stage. The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Company Overview Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure. Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal! Our package also includes: · Medical, Dental && Vision Insurance · Flexible Spending Accounts · Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance · Life Insurance · Paid Time Off && Holidays · Earned Bonuses && Awards · Professional Training Reimbursement · Employee Assistance Program Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

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