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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems of Systems Integration Engineering Capability Chief Engi - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $237,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Decision Support Systems, Interoperability, System Integration Testing, Systems Integration, VMware Infrastructure, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9237524/systems-of-systems-integration-engineering-capability-chief-engi ## About the Role * Minimum of 12 years of systems of systems integration or related systems engineering experience with a bachelor's degree; or 10 years and a master's degree; or a PhD with 7 years' experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience. * Deep technical expertise and recognition in systems of systems and systems of systems integration engineering. * Demonstrated ability to exert meaningful influence over strategic decisions in complex, multi-stakeholder, collaborative environments. * Demonstrated track record of learning about and rapidly responding to new problems across a variety of domains. * Experience planning and leading integration analyses, trade studies, experimentation, or technical reviews while balancing mission outcomes, cost, schedule, and risk. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain challenging technical concepts to expert and non-expert audiences. * Mentoring experience in formal or informal roles across a range of staff experience levels and team sizes. * Demonstrated proficiency in virtual and live presentations of complex technical issues. * Technical expertise and influence to improve mission outcomes in alignment with division strategy and in coordination with the Systems Engineering Chief Engineer. * Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance. * This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site, * A graduate degree in systems engineering, systems integration, operations research, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance. * Experience integrating independently developed systems into complex operational capabilities or systems of systems. * Demonstrated success with technology insertion, interoperability, open systems, architecture, interfaces, or integration verification. * Experience addressing human, organizational, process, data, and technology dependencies in operational integration. * Experience using modeling, simulation, digital engineering, prototyping, or experimentation to reduce integration risk. * Track record of building internal and external partnerships and contributing to publications, conferences, or standards activities. * Experience applying AI or automation to integration engineering, test, analysis, or decision support. ## Description * Lead technical quality efforts and contribute to development and adoption of technical quality standards within key work programs and labs/capabilities. * Drive technical quality across SoS integration engineering through capability development, strategic investment recommendations, stewardship of applicable physical and virtual infrastructure, and technical development and mentorship opportunities. * Collaborate with the Division CE, peer CCEs, and partners in MNS and MPS to strengthen the technical work program by: + shaping content through participation in technical product definition and reviews + setting expectations for current work and the future work program + bringing a perspective grounded in systems of systems integration and the state of the art * Strategy Development & Innovation * Execute and evolve division technical strategy aligned with MITRE's S&T strategy; identify opportunities in systems of systems engineering, interoperability, technology insertion, architecture, interfaces, and operational integration. * Identify innovation opportunities for work programs and internal research and development; propose or lead cross-cutting initiatives that improve integration under mission conditions. * Develop and maintain relationships with key technical leaders across MITRE program divisions, internal research and development, and external partners. * Coordinate technical outreach to industry, academia, government communities, and other stakeholders to incorporate relevant integration practices and technologies into technical products. * Lead cross-department or cross-division technical initiatives, as needed, with measurable impact. * Capability Stewardship & Governance * Evaluate the health and quality of systems of systems integration engineering capabilities, including staff skills, facilities, integration environments, reusable frameworks, and mission-ready technology. * Provide timely recommendations to division leadership on establishing, sustaining, or retiring labs, infrastructure, tools, platforms, and frameworks supporting systems of systems integration engineering. * Staff Development (non-supervisory, but accountable for technical mentorship) * Mentor and develop technical staff, including cultivating career paths in systems of systems and systems of systems integration engineering across the division. * Provide input to talent assessment and staff development planning. * Direct Sponsor / Program Contributions * Provide individual, differentiated technical contributions directly to sponsors and internal customers, focusing on technical leadership with measurable impact in systems of systems integration engineering.