Systems Engineer Lead

Systems Engineer Lead | Suffolk, VA, United States | On-site | $75,866.00 - $108,381.00

We're hiring on behalf of a leading defense technology company renowned for its expertise in building survivable naval ships and advanced defense solutions. This organization is a trusted partner to military customers, designing, developing, and operating sophisticated systems that ensure mission readiness and safeguard national security. Recognized as a top employer, it fosters a values-driven culture that prioritizes employee well-being, growth, and a supportive environment.

• *The Role**
• Serve as a technical team lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of fleet synthetic training events.
• Communicate with leadership regarding technical issues, new requirements, and resource challenges.
• Coordinate and plan systems and personnel support with various training teams and personnel.
• Lead the technical team in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend updates.
• Support event testing and execution as a technical lead.
• Maintain and enhance modeling and simulation tools based on current military capabilities and doctrine.

• *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 equivalent experience with a High School Diploma.
• Linux and/or Microsoft professional certification.
• Security+ certification.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to 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).

• *What's On Offer**
• Competitive salary range.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Opportunities for educational and training programs for career growth.
• A supportive and welcoming work environment.

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