SME/Sr System Engineer
Integral Federal· enterprise· Oct 5, 2026 · 23d ago
Fort Eustis, VA, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$121K–$180K est.
20+ years exp
Job description
The Subject Matter Expert (SME), Senior Systems Engineer serves as the Government’s primary technical POC, providing overall leadership, technical guidance, and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
Advisory Leadership: Act as the main technical advisor and liaison for government leadership.
Technical Guidance: Direct engineering teams and define system architecture standards to meet mission goals.
Quality Control: Review and approve all technical deliverables to ensure high standards and accuracy.
System Integration: Oversee complex architecture designs, testing phases, and deployment strategies.
Required:
• Advanced degree in a technical or engineering field with 20 years of Systems Engineering experience related to avionics architectures
• Experience leading a team to implement architectural approaches for development of large complex avionics systems
• Experience leading a team to develop, use, and improve avionics architecture standards
• Senior level experience and be well versed in Information Technology practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project in addition to other planning tools
• Secret Security Clearance
Salary range: $180,000-$210,000
This position is in the proposal stage. The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.
Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.
Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!
Our package also includes:
· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Paid Time Off & Holidays
· Earned Bonuses & Awards
· Professional Training Reimbursement
· Employee Assistance Program
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability
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