Job Description:We are seeking a skilled and versatile
Systems Engineer to support our G-TEAD (Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate) effort located in Detroit Michigan. The ideal candidate will provide combined systems engineering and program integration support, delivering engineering expertise for the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies into operational Army environments while also connecting theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations. The Systems Engineer will work across operational units, program offices, and industry partners to assess technical feasibility, support capability transitions, and translate mission needs into coordinated acquisition outcomes.
We have 6 openings at the locations below
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Onsite
Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
Worksite Details: Onsite
Available Location: Detroit, MI
Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance- Top Secret/SCI preferred Duties will include:Systems Engineering:- Provide engineering expertise supporting the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies into operational Army environments.
- Work with operational units, program offices, and industry partners to assess the technical feasibility of candidate technologies.
- Support transition of promising capabilities from science and technology (S&T) programs into fielded Army systems.
- Conduct system-level trade studies, technical assessments, and integration analyses in support of G-TEAD capability objectives.
- Develop technical documentation including systems engineering plans, interface control documents, and integration assessments.
- Engage with industry partners to evaluate emerging commercial and defense technologies relevant to G-TEAD mission areas.
- Provide technical input to program reviews, working groups, and acquisition milestone decisions.
Program Integration:- Support the operational headquarters by connecting theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations and program offices.
- Work with operational staff, engineers, and program offices to translate mission needs into coordinated capability development and technology transition opportunities.
- Develop and maintain integration plans, capability gap analyses, and transition roadmaps aligned with G-TEAD objectives.
- Coordinate with Army acquisition stakeholders to track the status of capability development efforts and report progress to G-TEAD leadership.
- Prepare briefings, white papers, and technical documents to support senior leadership decision-making.
- Represent G-TEAD at working groups, IPTs, and program reviews as required.
Position Requirements:- Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in systems engineering and/or Army acquisition or program integration roles.
- Demonstrated ability to assess technical feasibility and support integration of emerging technologies in operational environments.
- Experience working with Army Program Executive Offices (PEOs), acquisition programs, or operational commands.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior military and civilian leadership.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Preferred Experience:- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with Army capability development processes, DOTMLPF-P frameworks, and requirements generation.
- Knowledge of Army S&T programs and technology transition pathways.
- Experience with JCIDS, DAS, or PPBE processes.
- TS/SCI clearance eligibility.
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