Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Job Description:

V2X is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis to lead development, integration, and lifecycle management of advanced systems across various platforms, with strong emphasis on technical expertise, DoD project support, and collaboration within cross-functional teams. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career path for engineers passionate about systems integration and supporting defense-related projects with opportunities to work on diverse and advanced technologies.

Job Description and Responsibilities

A Senior Principal Systems Engineer in Indianapolis typically supports engineering teams by leading program development from concept through verification and validation. Key responsibilities include:

Define and guide complex system designs across the full development lifecycle on air, sea, or ground platforms.
Provide strategic direction and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence
Coordinate with software, hardware, and integration teams to align system requirements and performance.
Identify risks early, manage requirements rigorously, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Drive technology roadmaps and contribute to long-term product and capability planning to meet program financial commitments.
Serve as a technical liaison between the technical team and company leadership.
Travel to customer sites for requirements gathering and/or product demonstration.

Required Skills and

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
12+ years of experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.
Strong understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and related processes.
Experience with hardware development programs, test procedure development, and system verification.
Supplier management and subsystem/component oversight experience.
Proven leadership abilities and strong communication skills.
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills:

Knowledge and practical experience in network architecture design, deployment, and troubleshooting
Experience and/or knowledge of Agile techniques (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, etc.)
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
Background working with DoD customers (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps).

Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.

Experience:

12+ years of experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.

Benefits include the following:

Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Job Ident #: SENIO015953

Company Details

V2X

555 Industrial Drive South
Madison, Mississippi 39110 USA
www.vtxaero.com

V2X has long been an industry leader in delivering a full spectrum of Aviation Aftermarket Services with a strong legacy of extreme customer and mission focus. V2X is a global and premier provider of “best value” services in their respective markets and...

Supported Manufacturers:
95% military aircraft

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

V2X

555 Industrial Drive South
Madison, Mississippi 39110 USA
www.vtxaero.com