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Lead Systems Engineer

Dev Technology · Maryland

📍 Suitland, MD💰 $120,000 - $160,000via greenhousePosted 2026-07-15
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Lead Systems Engineer Job #1071  U.S. Citizenship is required  Must be in person in Suitland, MD We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)–level  Lead Systems Engineer to plan, coordinate, and oversee the development and implementation of new systems and technologies. This role provides technical and management leadership on major engineering assignments, translating business requirements into technical solutions and driving the implementation of scaled agile methodologies across a System of Systems (SoS). The  Lead Systems Engineer owns systems engineering management processes, the Integration and Implementation Plan (IIP), and technical integration across stakeholders. Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall program implementation. May supervise others.   What You'll Be Doing:  Establish, document, and maintain systems engineering management process documentation, including the  SEMP , Test and Evaluation Management Plans (TEMP), and Concept of Operations   Create and maintain the  Integration and Implementation Plan (IIP) , defining major and interim milestones, Readiness Review (RR) success criteria, and SoS integration narrative   Support technical integration within all functional areas of Operational Delivery and integrated product teams in accordance with the SEMP   Facilitate and support  Technical Review Boards (TRBs)  as required   Coordinate and oversee technical and business integration activities across stakeholders, third-party contractors, purpose-built systems, and the Business Ecosystem   Develop, document, and maintain IT planning and strategy documents, such as the  IT Strategy and Roadmap   Validate systems engineering designs and plans and support the Disposition Management Plan   Develop and support a  technical onboarding process and training for systems supporting the Program   Assist Integrated Product Teams, OD Teams, and system teams in implementing  System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)  tools   Drive the implementation and utilization of  scaled agile  methodologies across multi-team delivery environments   Distribute and communicate updates to systems engineering processes and manage the transition to updated processes   Education and Experience   Bachelor’s degree  in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field   15+ years  of experience providing technical and management leadership on major systems engineering assignments (SME level)   Certifications   Desired:   Cloud certification (AWS / Azure / Google)   Agile certification (Scrum / SAFe)   Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)   Required Skills   Expert experience in systems engineering management across the full system development and operational lifecycle   Demonstrated ability to author and maintain  SEMP , TEMP, IIP, and Concept of Operations documentation   Experience driving technical integration across a  System of Systems (SoS)  with multiple service and solution providers   Strong background implementing  scaled agile  methodologies in large, multi-team programs   Experience facilitating Technical Review Boards and engineering governance   Desired Skills   Experience with large-scale federal modernization or data-centric cloud transformation programs   Familiarity with DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, and SDLC tooling   Experience with disposition management and operational delivery / readiness reviews   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing to senior Government stakeholders   Our estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.  Who We Are Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps  principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.     As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:    Generous and flexible time-off policy Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more   A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV. 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