System Software Engineer

Senior Software Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Requirements Engineering to serve as a technical leader across multiple development programs. In this role, you will drive the definition, architecture alignment, decomposition, and verification pathways of system and software requirements for complex, mission-critical defense solutions. You will mentor junior engineers, influence design decisions, and ensure technical excellence across the engineering lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the lead authority for system and software requirements engineering across designated programs.
• Lead the requirements elicitation, decomposition, analysis, allocation, and validation activities for complex multi-domain systems.
• Drive the creation and management of requirements baselines.
• Oversee development of engineering artifacts including SRS, ICDs, and functional architectures.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability and verification compliance using DOORS, Jama, or Polarion.
• Provide technical input during SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR reviews.
• Evaluate and adjudicate requirements changes and support CCBs.
• Partner with Systems Architects, Software Leads, Test Engineering, and PMs.
• Mentor junior engineers in requirements best practices.
• Support compliance with U.S. DoD, Army, and MIL-STD frameworks.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Minimum Qualifications:

• Serve as the lead authority for system and software requirements engineering across designated programs.
• Lead the requirements elicitation, decomposition, analysis, allocation, and validation activities for complex multi-domain systems.
• Drive the creation and management of requirements baselines, ensuring alignment with customer needs, CONOPS, operational use cases, and system architecture.
• Oversee development of high-quality engineering artifacts, including System/Software Requirement Specifications, ICDs, block diagrams, and functional architectures.
• Ensure robust end-to-end traceability, verification methods, and compliance using tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion.
• Provide key technical input during SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and other major design reviews.
• Evaluate and adjudicate requirements changes, lead impact assessments, and support configuration control boards (CCBs).
• Partner closely with Systems Architects, Software Leads, Test Engineering, and Program Managers to ensure cohesive technical execution.
• Mentor and guide junior systems and software engineers in requirements best practices, tools, and standards.
• Support compliance with U.S. DoD, Army, and MIL-STD development frameworks.
• Contribute to and champion improvements in systems engineering processes, including MBSE adoption, requirement templates, and lifecycle governance.
• Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.
• Detailed knowledge in Industrial Engineering and related Standards/Processes.
• Practical 'hands on' attitude with the ability to operate independently.
• Must demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support overseas colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.
• Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others.
• Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.
• Shall support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance.
• Will clarify and define the goals and strategies of the organization and successfully communicate this to all.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US team, suppliers, customer, and corporate parent staff.
• High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing 'analysis' with 'doing'.
• Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Work on own initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements.
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.
• Familiarity with the US Army TACOM and Ground Vehicle System Center.

Education:

• BSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive) or
• Extensive Combat Vehicle Technical Build and Test Experience

Experience:

• 5 - 15 years

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
• All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
• Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally