Hiring: Tech Lead Principal Systems Engineer Company: NextGen Federal Systems Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:30:45 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, C++, Docker, Java, Kubernetes, MATLAB, Podman, Postman, Python About the job Experience: •10+ years of systems engineering experience •8+ years of specialized modeling and simulation experience Required Skills: •Lead Engineer to oversee and define the digital engineering service plan for LVC events, and events planning as well as identifying priorities and enablement for the Ironwood architecture and mission workflow and development to create the end product solution for the program •Technical lead overseeing a small team of multi-discipline engineers •Provide pre- and post-LVC event support and planning •Oversee 3rd party tool integration for the overall Ironwood system •Oversee LVC events planning, testing, integration, and user enablement for the environment •Provide bounded implementation support for C2 and LVC interfaces needed to connect event tools, simulation tools, operational workflows, and user-facing mission products under approved •Participate in the full planning, execution, and after-action assessment of LVC, demonstrating a stable environment during mission events •Bridge disparate simulation systems, hardware-in-the-loop to allow real-time data exchange Qualifications: •BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Electrical Engineering •Typically 8+ years of specialized modeling and simulation experience •Develop program roadmap and manage expectations with customer •Deliver modeling simulation and analysis (MS&A) integrating Cameo/SysML, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, ModelCenter and/or Ansys STK tools and outputs •Utilize MBSE tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo and MS&A tools to develop detailed models that integrate sub-system models across multiple domains •Lead development of automation capabilities and tying the Digital Thread •Work within an Agile Project Management framework and DevSecOps culture •Collaborate across stakeholders including customers, teammates and partners •Demonstrated capacity to develop systems deliverables, to include requirements, CONOPs, APIs, IDD/ICDs, SDDs, test plans/procedures 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!