**Description**

The Force Protection Division is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to serve as the technical lead for the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) Increase Access Prototype and is responsible for overall technical planning, systems integration, requirements management, architecture implementation, and execution of the integrated force protection solution.

The Lead Systems Engineer directs the technical team throughout the prototype lifecycle and serves as the primary technical authority responsible for ensuring all technologies, subsystems, communications infrastructure, OT/ICN interfaces, software platforms, and operational workflows are successfully integrated into a cohesive layered protection ecosystem.

The position works directly with the Program Manager, Solution Architect, Government stakeholders, subcontractors, and technical leads to ensure the solution is delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with operational objectives.

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