V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Systems Engineering Section Manager who is passionate about leading a team of systems engineers that are committed to making our customers’ missions successful.

What You’ll Do
- Lead a cross-functional team of 15–20 systems engineers in Indianapolis, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Define and execute individual development plans: technical training, leadership workshops, and rotational assignments to accelerate career growth.
- Oversee workforce planning and recruiting efforts to align talent with evolving program demands and business objectives.
- Champion systems engineering excellence in both waterfall and agile environments, guiding teams through SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR reviews.
- Collaborate with Chief Engineers, Chief Technologists, and discipline managers to craft winning proposals, deliver high-value solutions, and exceed customer commitments.
- Cultivate customer relationships, identify growth opportunities, lead white paper development, and support proposals to drive on-contract expansions.
- Own the section strategy: set priorities, track key metrics, and deliver concise weekly and monthly engineering highlights to senior leadership.
- Mentor engineers across the organization, share best practices, and steward our Engineering Thread assets.

Drive innovation. Lead a talented team. Shape mission-critical solutions across land, air, and sea platforms.

Required Skills:

10+ years of systems, software, or hardware engineering experience with deep understanding of the full Systems Engineering lifecycle and processes
Demonstrated success in designing, integrating, and testing complex, mission-critical systems across land, air, and sea domains
Proven ability to author and manage requirements, drive hardware/software integration, and execute rigorous verification activities
Hands-on expertise in test planning, procedure development, execution, and analysis to ensure mission readiness
Leadership track record guiding multi-discipline engineering teams with clear technical vision, mentorship, and performance feedback
Experience steering programs through acquisition, proposal development, and execution phases of the system lifecycle
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for engaging internal teams, external stakeholders, and senior leaders
Self-driven and accountable: consistently delivers high-quality work on schedule and autonomously solves complex challenges
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills:

Skill in navigating crucial conversations: addressing performance issues, coaching for improvement, and maintaining team morale
Project management experience: cost/schedule oversight, supplier coordination, and risk/opportunity assessment
Proficiency with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, tools (e.g., SysML/Cameo), and model-driven development
Capture management experience including identifying on-contract growth opportunities (ECPs), leading white paper development, and supporting proposal responses
Prior work with DoD customers (US Army, US Navy, USMC, and/or USAF) on acquisition or sustainment programs
Experience transitioning hardware/software subsystems from development to production
Current Active DoD Secret or higher Clearance

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
At least ten years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering

Benefits include the following:

Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.