Systems Engineering Lead

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Building Architecture, System Integration, Systems Architecture, Systems Design Certifications: None Experience: 10 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Engineering Lead at GDIT. The SE Lead is the senior system engineer with extensive experience supporting satellite C2 systems, subsystems, cyber, crypto, communications, and cloud technology implementations. The SE Lead is responsible for the definition and execution of the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition to design, to implementation, to test, integration, and sustainment. Responsibilities: Defines, manages, and improves the entire systems engineering lifecycle, using authoritative data, systems architecture, and systems modeling to create more efficient and lower-risk processes that produce artifacts of higher quality Leads technical requirements development by codifying model-based practices, designed test-driven requirements architecture for verification Leads systems design process by decomposing systems into functional and logical architectures, identifying components for re-use while adhering to modular open systems architecture (MOSA) Oversees implementation by aligning to change management processes and providing current design artifacts substantiated from authoritative data Leads system integration process by developing a data-driven and model-based approach to interface control, implementing automation as necessary to verify subsystems and components adhere to interface design Leads verification process by architecting test activities (unit, subsystem, integration, and end-to-end) and ensuring that test environments maintain parity with operational environments Leads validation process by developing user acceptance plans and coordinating with customers and stakeholders Leads sustainment processes by designing maintenance activities that are highly repeatable and leverage resulting data to inform stakeholders to high-risk subsystems and/or components Experience : Min 10 years executing systems engineering efforts for space systems including 3 years implementing model-based systems engineering practices. Experience with cloud implementation, RMF compliance, DevSecOps, AI/ML automation, data analytics, agile development practices, and Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines preferred. Certifications : INCOSE CSEP, SysML modeling certifications (e.g. OCSMP) preferred. Education : Minimum BS. in an engineering discipline required (systems engineering preferred). M.S. in an engineering discipline preferred. Clearance : Must have a TS with SCI eligibility. Skills Needed : Strong leadership and organizational skills in a highly dynamic environment Collaborative communications skills are a must with the customer counterpart and w/in the contractor team. Work Environment Work Location: Customer site (Albuquerque, NM) Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required. HADES GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ? Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ? Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ? Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ? Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in Systems Engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA NM Albuquerque Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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