Eiden Systems Consulting · 5 months ago
Chief Systems Engineer
Washington, DC
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expEiden Systems Consulting (ESC) is seeking a Chief System Engineer to lead the technical architecture and engineering integration for a high-priority Department of Defense Deep Sensing program. This role involves defining the end-to-end system design and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver advanced sensing capabilities for intelligence and tactical awareness.
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Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Lead the system-of-systems architecture and technical roadmap for advanced deep sensing platforms, including space-based, airborne, and terrestrial sensor nodes
Develop and manage system requirements, CONOPS, architecture artifacts, interface definitions, and system verification plans
Drive integration of advanced EO/IR, RF, hyperspectral, and acoustic sensor modalities into a cohesive platform aligned with mission objectives
Collaborate with software and AI/ML teams to incorporate autonomous processing, sensor fusion, and real-time decision support
Serve as the technical authority during program reviews, milestone decisions, and engagements with DoD stakeholders
Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 acquisition framework, MIL-STD documentation, and mission assurance practices
Mentor engineering staff and serve as the primary liaison between engineering, program management, and external technical partners
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship and Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (or the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable time)
Bachelor's degree or Masters (preferred) in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical field
15+ years in System Engineering for complex DoD systems, with 5+ years in a leadership role
Proven experience with ISR or sensing systems, such as radar, EO/IR, SIGINT, or acoustic platforms
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, MagicDraw)
Familiarity with open architecture standards such as SOSA, MOSA, and FACE
Deep understanding of systems engineering lifecycle, from concept development through deployment
Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to interface with senior military and civilian leaders
Able to develop and present presentations to senior military and civilian leaders
Must be available to work onsite as needed; Onsite presence may occasionally be required for extended periods (e.g., full workweeks for special projects)
Preferred
INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
Prior experience with DARPA, DIU, or other rapid innovation DoD programs
Understanding of security disciplines including cybersecurity, Anti-Tamper, and Program Protection Planning (PPP)
Familiarity with one or more Government Reference Architectures (GRAs) such as AMS GRA, A-GRA, or OMS/UCI
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and their application in GRAs
Knowledge of FACE (Future Airborne Capability Environment) Technical Standard
Understanding of SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) aligned systems
Mission Modeling experience. For example, working knowledge of OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Integrated Fire Control missions
Benefits
Premium health, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company match
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-life balance
Company
Eiden Systems Consulting
Eiden Systems is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), located in Charlottesville, VA.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase