[Hiring] Senior Systems Engineer @Exigo Corp

Role Description

The Lead Systems Engineer serves as the primary technical integrator and systems engineering lead for the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Weather System Follow-on Microwave (WSF-M) Continuity of Operations (COOP) program. The position provides technical leadership across system architecture, requirements management, agile acquisition planning, integration, testing, cybersecurity accreditation, and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical satellite ground system capabilities. The position works closely with government program managers, software developers, operators, cybersecurity personnel, testers, and mission partners to develop and sustain a cloud-based satellite command and control backup capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or space-related programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering and integration teams.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures, preferably AWS GovCloud.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and requirements management tools such as Jira.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Experience supporting satellite command and control, space operations, or ground systems programs.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI + clearance is required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline (preferred).
• 15+ years of systems engineering experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or space-related programs (preferred).
• Experience with SATCOM, ground systems, secure communications, or aerospace mission systems (preferred).
• Active TS/SCI clearance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Systems Engineer for the WSF-M COOP program, providing technical leadership across the system lifecycle.
• Lead requirements development, architecture definition, interface management, and technical baseline control.
• Coordinate implementation of AWS GovCloud-based system architectures and ensure alignment with mission requirements.
• Provide technical assessments and recommendations to government stakeholders regarding system design, development, integration, risk, and execution strategies.
• Lead technical planning and execution activities supporting Agile software development and acquisition efforts.
• Develop and manage program features, acceptance criteria, and technical priorities within Jira and other program management tools.
• Support lifecycle integration, verification, validation, and transition-to-operations activities.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) and cybersecurity accreditation activities in coordination with government and contractor cybersecurity teams.
• Assist government leadership with technical cost estimates, schedule assessments, risk identification, and strategic planning activities.
• Serve as a primary interface between government customers and technical development teams.
• Lead Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to resolve technical issues, architecture challenges, interface concerns, and integration risks.
• Lead weekly Scrum-of-Scrums meetings with developers, operators, testers, and stakeholders to coordinate program execution.
• Ensure requirements, interfaces, architecture products, and implementation activities remain aligned with mission objectives.
• Coordinate issue resolution across multiple organizations, mission partners, and functional teams.
• Support development and maintenance of technical documentation, requirements artifacts, interface documentation, and engineering products.
• Coordinate integration and test planning, execution, and verification of system requirements.
• Track technical risks, action items, dependencies, and program challenges and communicate impacts to government leadership.
• Maintain awareness of development progress and ensure teams have sufficient direction to execute assigned work.
• Provide weekly program status updates and support customer meetings, reviews, and decision forums.
• Support maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and coordination of technical milestones and dependencies.
• Collaborate with mission partners to understand operational needs and facilitate successful integration of system capabilities.

Benefits

• 401k 10% Employer contribution (No match required)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employer‑paid medical premiums (0% employee cost)
• UnitedHealthcare PPO (Choice Plus) base plan
• Dental & Vision (Principal)
• Fully covered—100% of premiums paid—includes preventive, basic, and major dental services (plus orthodontia for children) and vision exams, lenses, frames, and contacts.
• Company‑funded spending account (choose one):
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): $500 annually
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): $2,000 annually
• $6,000 annual opt‑out cash benefit.
• Company‑paid Life Insurance, Disability, and AD&D coverage