Lead Systems Integration Engineer

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Systems Integration Engineer to support the planning, coordination, integration, and execution of complex System of Systems (SoS) architectures across exercise and operational environments. This role bridges tactical hardware integration, Command and Control (C2) data interfaces, cloud-native engineering, DevSecOps practices, cybersecurity compliance, and technical project coordination. The candidate will work across autonomous platform development, tactical communications, cloud infrastructure, and Navy cybersecurity requirements to ensure systems are integrated, secure, interoperable, and ready to support mission objectives. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on systems integration experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional engineering, cyber, operational, and program stakeholders in dynamic Navy and DoD environments.

This role requires in-person support. 

Duties:

• Lead and support System of Systems (SoS) engineering activities by evaluating technical requirements, coordinating system dependencies, and supporting the integration of cloud networks, software products, tactical systems, and operational capabilities.
• Provide technical project coordination across engineering teams by administering JIRA and related Atlassian workflows, coordinating action items, supporting M365 meetings, documenting technical discussions, evaluating software licensing needs, and serving as a liaison with external stakeholders.
• Analyze and document Command and Control (C2) data flows, interface requirements, data types, schemas, and integration dependencies to support interoperability across complex technical and operational environments.
• Evaluate, integrate, and optimize tactical hardware and communications systems by supporting expeditionary communications, edge servers, Point-to-Point systems, MPU-5 radios, SATCOM equipment, and related mission hardware.
• Support DevSecOps and software integration efforts by coordinating feature development, coding integrations, CI/CD pipeline activities, and software delivery workflows for autonomous platforms and related mission systems.
• Support cloud-native and containerized platform integration by applying knowledge of software containerization, orchestration, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, and scalable deployment environments.
• Coordinate tactical networking activities by supporting mesh networking, network authentication, routing concepts, and secure network design in accordance with DoD and Navy requirements.
• Support cybersecurity compliance and authorization activities by assisting with RMF, ATO package development, artifact coordination, inspection preparation, cyber team submissions, and identity and access management requirements.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of related experience. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical information for operational, engineering, program, and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and support multiple stakeholders in a dynamic technical program environment.
• Experience supporting systems engineering, systems integration, DevSecOps, tactical networks, cloud infrastructure, or related technical roles.
• Experience coordinating complex technical activities across cross-functional engineering, cybersecurity, operational, and program teams.
• Experience supporting System of Systems integration efforts, technical requirements coordination, interface management, or capability integration activities.
• Experience working with cloud, software, networking, hardware, cybersecurity, or operational technology environments.
• Understanding of cybersecurity compliance, access control, secure configuration, and authorization-related activities within Navy, DoD, or similar environments.
• Ability to document technical requirements, integration details, risks, action items, and stakeholder decisions in a clear and organized manner.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience administering Atlassian/JIRA workflows, coordinating M365 meetings, supporting technical note-taking, managing engineering action items, and evaluating enterprise or government software licensing requirements.
• Experience with Navy or DoD System of Systems architectures, operational exercises, fleet experimentation, or deployed mission environments.
• Experience with Command-and-Control integration, data mapping, interface documentation, data schemas, and operational data flow analysis.
• Experience integrating or evaluating tactical hardware and communications systems, including expeditionary communications, edge servers, Point-to-Point systems, MPU-5 radios, SATCOM equipment, or similar mission hardware.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, software development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, autonomous platform integrations, and software release coordination.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies, containerization, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, and orchestration environments.
• Experience with tactical networking concepts including mesh networks, routing, network authentication, and DoD-compliant network architectures.
• Experience supporting RMF, ATO package development, cybersecurity artifact coordination, cyber inspections, compliance reviews, and identity and access management requirements.

Must have current/active Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $150,000.00-$170,000.00 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary.  Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.