LMI is seeking a Senior Acquisition Systems Engineer to support a federal program management office (PMO) charged with planning, acquiring, and managing the deployment and operation of technology and capabilities to keep our borders safe.  We are seeking energetic self-starters who are focused on practical and efficient solutions delivered by an interdisciplinary, collaborative team. This position provides full-time support to the client’s program management office, located in Washington, D.C. Some travel within the United States may be required. 

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

The candidate will work with engineers and subject matter experts to support the client’s Program Management Office (PMO), which is responsible for developing Programs of Record (PoRs) and acquiring and deploying technologies and systems to protect the nation’s borders.

From program planning and market research to trade studies, requirements definition, engineering analysis, decision support, and program execution assistance, the candidate will apply sound systems engineering principles, ensure DHS and CBP directives, policies, and processes are followed, and support achievement of the client’s objectives.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support to programs and projects, guiding programs through the acquisition lifecycle from Program of Record establishment to contract award, deployment, operation, and sustainment.
• Lead or support the development of engineering and project plans, including but not limited to:
  • Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) Tailoring Plan
  • Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
  • Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
  • Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
  • Briefings and artifacts in support of SELC technical review gates
  • Integrated Product Team (IPT) and working group charters
• Lead or support the development of RFP packages, including Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Performance Work Statements or Program Work Statements (PWSs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs).
• Evaluate contractor submittals, including RFI responses, proposals, white papers, technology demonstration plans, and contract deliverables.
• Support the planning, execution, data collection, evaluation, and assessment of system acceptance tests, technical demonstrations, and other technology or systems evaluation efforts.
• Perform technology market research, trade studies, requirements analysis, and other engineering investigations, and develop white papers and decision papers as required.
• Coordinate and track project activities and status, provide status reporting, and make recommendations to the customer.

• SENIOR LEVEL: 10+ years of relevant experience and a STEM BS degree or 7 years relevant experience and a MS degree in systems engineering.
• MID LEVEL: 3-10 years’ relevant experience and a STEM BS degree
• Experience in providing full life cycle systems engineering support to large, complex programs
• Familiar with DHS or DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)
• Familiar with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) framework
• Experienced in requirements analysis
• Experience in developing engineering plans, trade studies, CONOPS documents, and decision papers
• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of technical fields and engineering disciplines
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent performer who can perform well in a collaborative, team environment
• Ability to travel out of state on a monthly basis.
• All position require eligibility to acquire CBP BI, for which you must be a U.S Citizen.  Highly Preferred: Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI 
• This position will require travel.

• This position is contingent upon completion of CBP BI and customer approval 

Target salary range: $123,000 - $180,000

Disclaimer: 

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.