Location: Mesa, AZ with occasional travel CONUS/OCONUS Clearance: Eligibility for Government Security Clearance required J ob Type: Full-Time | Contract Travel: 25–50% CONUS and OCONUS Medical Requirements: Ability to meet Army Conus Replacement Center (CRC) MOD-17 medical requirements for deployment. Company Overview Elevated Technologies, LLC is a premier provider of advanced technology solutions, specializing in information technology, aviation maintenance, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms. We deliver mission-critical services to government and commercial clients with a commitment to excellence and security. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Systems Engineer to oversee the integration and sustainment of the Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) system under a government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Position Overview The Lead Systems Engineer will spearhead the design, integration, validation, and sustainment of secure, mission-critical IT infrastructure for the ASRR Aerostat system, including servers, storage, virtualization, network services, and system monitoring. This senior role requires hands-on expertise in C5ISR environments, leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, accreditation, and operational readiness across CONUS and OCONUS sites. The engineer will collaborate with U.S. Government stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, and foreign government representatives to meet contractual obligations and maintain system performance throughout the lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Systems Integration & Leadership Oversee end-to-end integration of ASRR components, including Ground Control Stations (GCS), airborne payloads, Network Operations Center (NOC) infrastructure, and support subsystems. Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical consistency and operational reliability across deployed systems. Requirements & Architecture Development Conduct system and subsystem requirements analysis, derivation, and traceability per IEEE 29148, MIL-STD-961, and ISO/IEC 15288 standards. Translate operational needs into validated system architectures and design baselines to meet program objectives. Cybersecurity & System Hardening Direct cyber remediation efforts, ensuring compliance with DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and other applicable security standards. Oversee management of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), vulnerability patching, and system hardening for GCS and NOC environments. Verification & Validation (V&V) Coordinate and execute lab-based and field-level system testing in CONUS and OCONUS locations, ensuring performance, interoperability, and cybersecurity requirements are met. Support site acceptance testing and system validation to achieve operational readiness. Technical Documentation Author and review technical artifacts, including System/Subsystem Specifications (SSS), interface control documents (ICDs), design drawings, and installation plans. Ensure documentation is audit-ready, configuration-controlled, and accurately reflects deployed system configurations. Configuration & Change Management Enforce configuration control per ANSI/EIA-649-1 standards, managing baselines and adjudicating Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Participate in Functional and Physical Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA) and support Failure Review Boards (FRBs) to resolve field issues. Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary technical liaison in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), collaborating with network engineers, cybersecurity professionals, software developers, and international partners. Interface with U.S. and foreign Government stakeholders to align technical efforts with program goals. NOC Operations & Sustainment Oversee NOC operations, system health monitoring, and sustainment planning to ensure high availability and secure configurations. Support long-term infrastructure planning and maintenance strategies. Reporting & Briefings Deliver engineering updates, system status reports, and technical briefings to internal leadership, government customers, and international partners. Support readiness reviews and accreditation activities with comprehensive documentation. Required Qualifications Clearance: Eligibility for Government Security Clearance. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience: Minimum 8 years of hands-on systems engineering experience in DoD or similar C5ISR environments, with a proven track record of integrating and sustaining complex systems. Technical Skills: Expertise in system-level integration of C5ISR platforms, including radars, IFF, ELINT, or communications systems. Strong knowledge of military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-61B, MIL-STD-31000). Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, STIG compliance, and other secure infrastructure designs.

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and interface with government stakeholders in distributed environments. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills, adept at engaging technical and non-technical audiences. Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities. Travel: Willingness to travel 25–50% for CONUS/OCONUS site acceptance testing, integration, and sustainment.

Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent. Completion of DoD systems engineering training (e.g., DAU SYS 101, ENG 301). Experience with Foreign Military Sales programs or NATO/alliances joint integration efforts. Proficiency in systems engineering tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, JIRA, Windchill). Prior experience with aerostat systems, UAVs, or expeditionary aviation platforms.