The Principal Systems Engineer serves as the leading practitioner and technical manager responsible for guiding complex systems engineering efforts across transportation and defense programs
Job Summary
The Principal Systems Engineer serves as the leading practitioner and technical manager responsible for guiding complex systems engineering efforts across transportation and defense programs.
This role requires significant conceptual thinking to define project concepts, manage budgets using Earned Value Management, and ensure alignment with CTS architecture standards.
The position involves directing the application of advanced engineering principles to develop innovative solutions while mentoring junior engineers and interfacing with diverse stakeholders.
Matching Summary
The Principal Systems Engineer serves as the leading practitioner and technical manager responsible for guiding complex systems engineering efforts across transportation and defense programs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years systems engineering experience
Electronic and software-intensive systems
Integrated Master Schedule management
Earned Value Management (EVM)
UML diagram creation and interpretation
Enterprise Architect (EA) tool proficiency
Customer-facing stakeholder management
Nice-to-have
Scrum/Agile methodology expertise
SQL data querying skills
API integration principles knowledge
Object-Oriented Programming concepts
Azure DevOps tool usage
Proposal development and cost estimation
Mentoring junior engineers
Key Requirements
College degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Ten (10)+ years of related experience
Master's degree with eight (8)+ years experience alternative
Strong Business Analysis and requirement gathering skills