Systems Engineer Lead bei VTG

VTG is seeking a Systems Engineer Lead in Reston VA and Springfield VA.  Position location will vary between the customer site in Springfield and Reston VA.  

The Lead Engineer is the senior technical expert responsible for ensuring all engineering activities comply with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and achieve mission objectives. The Lead Engineer provides leadership and technical expertise to guide teams in the successful deployment, configuration, and sustainment of commercial software within a secure government cloud environment. While their primary responsibility is technical oversight, the Lead Engineer actively contributes to resolving complex challenges, driving innovation, and ensuring the quality of deliverables.

Duties may include:

• Provide technical leadership and oversight, ensuring all engineering activities align with PWS requirements, security standards, and systems engineering principles.
• Lead the design, integration, and sustainment of commercial software solutions within cloud-based architectures.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address technical, operational, and compliance challenges.
• Actively contribute to system testing, quality assurance, and performance evaluations to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory standards, including ICD503, DoD 8570/8140, and cloud security frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical solutions align with mission requirements and priorities.
• Drive analyses of alternatives (AoAs), trade studies, and system reviews to inform decision-making and optimize outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, promoting technical excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.