Systems Engineer Manger

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Systems Engineer Manager to support our clients in Oak Ridge, TN.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex commercial projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of project management, procurement, supply chain management, quality, safety, security, nuclear and systems engineering and technical activities. We strive to attract and retain the best talent because it delivers the best results and "Delivery Certainty" for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our expertise and capabilities to provide mission-driven integrated services, systems, and solutions tuned to our clients' mission needs, challenges, requirements, expected results, and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee's well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

The Systems Engineer Manager will lead a team of systems engineers to design, develop, and maintain complex systems that meet business and customer requirements. This role ensures technical excellence, fosters collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to include subcontractors, and drives continuous improvement in the system design and integration processes.

The Systems Engineer Manager will serve as a technical navigator and integrator, fostering transparency, shared understanding, and cross-functional cohesion through strong communication skills and system-level thinking.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers, providing guidance on technical and professional development.
• Allocate technical resources to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee the development of system architecture, designs, requirements and specifications.
• Conduct system-level analysis and trade studies to optimize performance and cost.
• Collaborate with project managers to define scope, schedule and budget.
• Monitor progress and resolve technical issues to keep projects on track.
• Prepare and present status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Implement best practices for system validation, verification and risk management.
• Ensure alignment and compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Implement best practices for system validation, verification, and risk management.
• Works directly with engineering design, software and operations teams.
• Act as the technical liaison between internal teams and external partners/vendors.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering, test engineering or multidisciplinary product development, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience with Engineering Requirements Management DOORS (DOORS) or other leading requirements management tools.
• Proven experience leading system-level requirements definition, architecture development, and cross-functional integration.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements traceability, interface management, risk management, and verification/validation planning.
• Must be U.S. citizen, holding no dual citizenships.

Preferred Certifications

• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• Onsite position at the BGS corporate office in Oak Ridge, TN.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour work week.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.