Full-Time
Technical Lead
Digital Engineering
Posted on 7/28/2025
NextGen Federal Systems
201-500 employees
Federal IT solutions, software, cyber security
No salary listed
Melbourne, FL, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or similar
- 7+ years of systems and or software engineering experience with the DoD
- 5+ years leading complex DoD projects for software and/or model development
- 3+ years working in Digital Engineering including MBSE and/or MS&A
- Solid understanding of systems lifecycle processes with Comms, RF or mission experience
- Experience developing conceptual, logical, physical (MBSE) or analytical models (MS&A)
- Ability to develop systems deliverables, to include requirements, CONOPs, IDD/ICDs, SDDs, test plans/procedures
- Experience in Agile software systems development
- Ability to work closely with software engineers to evolve the systems architecture
- Ability to analyze problems with a flexible and creative approach, manage complex tasks and adapt to rapidly changing requirements
- Ability to learn new technologies rapidly and implement in a dynamic environment
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and customer-facing skills
- Lead a cross-functional team include MBSE, MS&A, domain SMEs, software and platform engineers to develop cutting edge software solutions for DoD mission critical programs of record, ranging from C2 to intel to acquisition
- Develop program roadmap and manage expectations with customer
- Deliver modeling simulation and analysis (MS&A) integrating Cameo/SysML, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, ModelCenter and/or AGI STK tools and outputs
- Apply knowledge of model-based languages such as UAF and SysML
- Utilize MBSE tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo and MS&A tools to develop detailed models that integrate sub-system models across multiple domains (avionics, RF, EW, communication, aerodynamics, acoustics, EMI, human factors, etc.)
- Lead development of high-fidelity Comms modeling capabilities including emulation
- Lead development of automation capabilities and tying the Digital Thread
- Lead system engineering activities: trade studies, functional analysis, requirement decomposition/allocation, interface definition and specifications.
- Work within an Agile Project Management framework and DevSecOps culture
- Collaborate across stakeholders including customers, teammates and partners
- Experience leading team of 8-10 engineers and balancing stakeholders
- Experience with SysML using Cameo/MagicDraw, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, Model Center and/or AGI SAM, Rhapsody or Sparx Enterprise Architect
- Experience with DoDAF (either UDPM and/or UAF)
- Experience with GOTS MS&A tools (AFSIM, EWIRDB/TMAP or similar)
- Experience with COTS MS&A tools: AGI STK, Phoenix ModelCenter, Dassault SOLIDWORKS, Keysight EXata, SystemVue or similar)
- Experience developing CAD or CAE models
- Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Python, C++
- Experience with DevSecOps including use of CI/CD pipelines
- Ability to develop new plugins/scripts for MBSE and MS&A tools/frameworks
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
NextGen Federal Systems provides IT solutions and services to the DoD, federal government, and commercial clients. It combines services and solution development in software development, R&D, enterprise IT systems engineering, and cyber security and data management, using agile, mature processes to deliver working systems. The company differentiates itself with a defense/government domain focus, ISO 9001 and CMMI Level 3 certifications, and a mixed services/solutions model that emphasizes cost-effective delivery. Its goal is to help analysts and warfighters meet mission needs by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable IT solutions while managing internal costs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Morgantown, West Virginia
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $22M Army contract expands NextGen's defense operations portfolio.
- SBIR Phase III advances Air Force Weather ML platform.
- 618th AOC contract supports USTRANSCOM requirements development.
What critics are saying
- DARPA cancels Space-WATCH as inactive on SAM.gov within 3-6 months.
- Booz Allen displaces NextGen on 618th AOC contracts in 12-18 months.
- JAIC dissolution obsoletes NextGen ML via Palantir Maven in 6-12 months.
What makes NextGen Federal Systems unique
- NextGen secured first prime DARPA Space-WATCH contract January 12, 2025.
- NextGen partnered with Ansys for Defense and Intelligence services.
- NextGen develops ML for eMTI data service with NGA.
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6 month growth
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↑ 13%2 year growth
↑ 13%On January 12, NextGen Federal Systems (NextGen) announced the award of its first prime contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Space-domain Wide Area Tracking and Characterization (Space-WATCH) program.
By partnering with Ansys, NextGen Federal Systems enhances its ability to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client, officials said.
This collaboration formally establishes NextGen as a trusted services partner for Ansys' Defense and Intelligence market.
NextGen awarded 618th AOC operational analysis support contract.
Through this effort, NextGen will collaborate closely with the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and directorates within the 618th AOC to facilitate the development of requirements, business rules, and metrics to capture and analyze data in light of system changes or deficiencies.