Senior Engineering Manager / Analyst at NextGen Federal Systems

Setup: On-site
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Level: senior
Posted: Jul 31, 2026

Description

NextGen Federal Systems is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager / Analyst to support the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) program for a DHS customer in Washington, DC. The role provides senior engineering leadership and analytical support, overseeing systems integration, technical operations, project coordination, engineering analysis, troubleshooting, configuration management, and compliance with DHS, DoD, and industry standards. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, at least 15 years of relevant experience, and some travel.

Required Skills

Systems engineering
Systems integration
Project scheduling
Root cause analysis
Configuration management
Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related discipline
Required Previous Experiences: At least 15 years of experience in systems engineering, integration, aerostat systems, radar, ISR platforms, or related defense technologies
Experience with aerostat systems, radar, ISR platforms, or related defense technologies
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification