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Systems Engineering Integration & Test Lead, Public Sector

Scale AI· Public Sector
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Washington, DC$166.4k - $249kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

SEIT Lead responsible for technical execution of software demonstrations for classified government customers, turning mission needs into demo-ready capability, defining requirements and architecture, running integration and test, and delivering demonstrations on tight timelines in secure environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple software demo efforts, from concept through customer demonstration and after-action reporting
  • Turn customer mission needs, CONOPS, and use cases into system requirements, demo objectives, and success criteria
  • Partner with the Chief Engineer and Chief Architect to own system architecture and interface definitions (ICDs), coordinating across software, data, and third-party/GFE components
  • Build and run integration and test plans, test procedures, and verification matrices (RVTM)
  • Plan and run demo events: environment setup, dry runs, rehearsals, go/no-go reviews, and on-site support
  • Partner with infrastructure and engineering teams to maintain integration and test environments on classified networks and in SCIFs, working with security and IT on accreditation needs
  • Lead technical reviews (system requirements reviews, test readiness reviews) and present to customer stakeholders at appropriate technical depth
  • Manage technical risk, configuration baselines, and change control across fast-moving development cycles for critical demonstrations

Qualifications

  • An active TS/SCI clearance
  • 10+ years of systems engineering experience, with 5+ years in integration and test of software-intensive systems
  • 3+ years in a technical lead role on DoD or IC programs
  • Hands-on experience delivering software demos, prototypes, or rapid capability efforts to government customers
  • Strong command of requirements management, verification and validation, and interface control
  • Experience working in classified environments (SCIFs, air-gapped networks, cross-domain constraints)
  • Comfortable presenting to senior government and military stakeholders
  • Knowledge of RMF / ATO processes

Skills

Required:Active TS/SCI clearanceSystems engineeringIntegration and TestRequirements managementDoD/IC program experienceClassification aware operationsPresentation to stakeholdersRMF/ATO knowledge

Benefits

  • comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • learning and development stipend
  • generous PTO
  • potential commuter stipend
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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