Hiring: Systems Engineering Lead (Project-Program Director 4) Company: Los Alamos National Laboratory Location: Los Alamos, NM Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 13:58:24 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : CATIA, Project Management, Requirements Management, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Required Skills: •We are seeking a Systems Engineer Lead who will be responsible for developing and maintaining a models-based systems engineering (MBSE) representation of the people, processes, and equipment supporting nuclear production. This work spans complex, interconnected socio-technical systems and requires creativity, rigor, and a strategic mindset. •Lead and mentor a high-performing team of systems engineers working across mission-critical programs. •Build, refine, and steward a comprehensive MBSE framework that integrates production processes, workforce, and tooling across multiple organizations. •Provide technical leadership, ensuring high-quality engineering through structured peer review and oversight. •Work directly with customers and senior leaders to define needs, shape capability development, and influence the strategic direction of systems engineering at LANL. •Drive collaborative problem-solving across disciplines and serve as a trusted technical authority within PRRO. •Be expected to bring a high degree of technical expertise and recognized leadership within your field. This role combines hands-on systems engineering with organization-wide influence and includes active mentoring of early career engineers to build the next generation of technical leaders. •Lead and manage a technically challenging and strategically significant portfolio. Qualifications: •Complete and thorough understanding of Models Based Systems Engineering, SysML, and the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) •Expertise with commercial applications such as Catia's Magic Systems of Systems Architect •Expertise in applying fundamental techniques and engineering best practices •Strong documentation skills; demonstrated ability to document technical results in a formal method/format •Excellent communication and teamwork skills •An advanced degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution. A Ph.D. is preferred. •Demonstrated experience in modeling complex systems, preferably in a manufacturing context •Fundamental understanding of requirements management •Fundamental understanding of mechanical design engineering and the design process •Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Compensation: •$170,600 - $295,400 / year •PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!