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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $161,000.0 - $241,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3367878196&tx=DT11303UTI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Staff Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree with 12 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 10 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 8 years of professional experience * Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI approval/access. * Experience with satellite communications ground systems and/or missile warning systems. * Experience in systems development, integration, and test. * Demonstrated Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Cybersecurity) and strong ability to communicate cross-functionally. * Ability to work 100% on-site full-time in Colorado Springs, CO., * An active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance a time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access. * Experience directly managing or leading engineering teams and strong cross-functional team leadership and communication skills. * Fluency with developing and executing project schedules. * In depth understanding of the Design, Manufacturing, and Test process. * Problem-solving experience in a team environment. * Experience leading design, production, and integration of complex systems. * Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience. * Experience leading the performance of technical tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements. * Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships. * Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) * Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities. * Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds. * Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations. * Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner. ## Description The SEIT Lead is responsible for directing the execution of the overall SEIT effort on the program. The SEIT Lead is also responsible for horizontal and vertical integration across all engineering elements of the program. The SEIT Lead ensures the integrity of engineering processes and timely development of core engineering work products. The SEIT Lead interfaces with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, other IPT leads, as well as the customer., * Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW), system requirements, and manage scope control of technical team. * Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and program life cycle. * Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts. * Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership. * Develop and execute to meet project budgets and schedules, including critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts. * Oversee configuration management of the overall Program Baseline. * Coordinate between the technical leads, program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline. * Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables for both systems and software engineering initiatives. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between system architecture, software development, and business objectives. * Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)