Systems Innovation Engineering · 10 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expAccelint is a mission-driven technology company focused on strengthening national security and supporting critical industries. The Principal Systems Engineer serves as the technical authority for complex systems development efforts, providing end-to-end systems engineering leadership across requirements development, design, integration, verification, and delivery.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the development, decomposition, and management of system, subsystem, and interface requirements in alignment with customer needs and program objectives
Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure requirements are traceable, verifiable, and aligned with mission performance
Participate in subsystem architecture trades to balance performance, cost, schedule, and risk
Review and approve technical approaches to ensure designs meet requirements and integrate cleanly at the system level
Provide technical oversight and direction to subcontractors and suppliers delivering hardware, software, and system elements
Review subcontractor designs, analyses, test plans, and test results for compliance with requirements and interfaces
Review and approve subcontractor technical artifacts, including requirements, designs, test plans, and deliverables
Serve as a technical interface between subcontractors, internal engineering teams, and government stakeholders
Actively participate in technical reviews, ensuring technical rigor and risk mitigation with subcontractors and customers
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering strong systems engineering practices and technical growth
Promote consistency in systems engineering processes, tools, and best practices across programs
Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical curiosity, and accountability
Support proposal and capture efforts by contributing technical approaches, requirements understanding, and engineering cost estimates
Write technical content including white papers, technical sections of proposals, status reports, and internal documentation
Deliver effective internal and external technical briefings
Engage with customers and partners to understand technical needs and communicate SIE’s engineering capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of experience in systems engineering across complex, multidisciplinary systems
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and influence across organizational boundaries
Experience managing requirements, interfaces, and technical baselines throughout the system lifecycle
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with customer and executive-level briefings
Preferred
Active or ability to obtain a security clearance (if applicable)
Experience with subcontractor technical management
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and modern SE tools
Experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated technical environments
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Optional HSA and FSA
Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Systems Innovation Engineering
Systems Innovation Engineering provides defense suppliers with solutions that transform the efficiency of product development.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Trive Capital Holdings
2022-02-16Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tom Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
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