Determine customer needs and develop approaches, implementations, components, and interfaces, while identifying standards and constraints, civil requirements, and security needs in the software deployment of the system. Survey the industry for awareness of customer needs and alternative systems. Lead trade studies, technology development, and subcontractor teams. Lead technical and cost proposals Write white papers describing the offerings and provide leadership and/or direction to software integration and deployment, test leads and engineering team. Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, software/hardware integration, and system software deployment. Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience. Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. Demonstrated understanding of Ground System architecture including UAV Command and Control (C2), classified and unclassified networks, network storage devices, security appliances, and government external interfaces. Knowledge of/experience with common ground approaches, implementations, components, standards, interfaces, constraints, and security needs. Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, software/hardware integration, and system software deployment. Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance. Experience with Agile development and JIRA. Experience with IFC Upgrade to include integration and fielding for operational purposes Experience with the RQ-4 program. Experience writing and presenting technical information to customer and internal management audience. Experience with Cyber Security requirements and/or implementation. Experience in initial design, review, and the approval process and implementation thereof said design cradle to grave. Experience in Teamcenter, release process, CATIA and CAD drawing. Experience with supplier subcontractors and supplier SOW.