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System Design Lead – C5ISR Program

Horizon Global Partners

Today
Unspecified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
Occasional travel
Engineering - Electrical
Reston, VA (On/Off-Site)

About the Role:

HgP is seeking a seasoned System Design Lead to oversee the development of high-level technical and system design architecture for a major C5ISR program supporting a KSA client. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging operational requirements with technical execution, ensuring alignment with stakeholder priorities, and leading a multidisciplinary team through all aspects of design planning and integration.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the definition, documentation, and validation of system architecture and design specifications across all capability domains (C5ISR).
Translate enterprise architecture inputs into practical, high-level system designs that are traceable to operational goals.
Manage interface definitions, system requirements, and design trade-off decisions, ensuring technical coherence and mission alignment.
Collaborate closely with program managers, enterprise architects, engineers, and local/international partners.
Oversee and guide the production of the System Design Report, High-Level Design, and System Requirements Document (SRD).
Support technical reviews with KSA client and SANGCOM stakeholders; lead briefings and architecture walkthroughs.
Ensure all system designs comply with applicable security, safety, and technical standards (UAF, MODAF, ISO, NCA, etc.).
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to Saudi engineers as part of the program’s localization initiative.
 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of experience leading system design for large-scale defense, communications, or C4ISR projects.
Strong background in system architecture frameworks (UAF, DoDAF, MODAF) and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
Proficiency in design tools such as Cameo, Sparx EA, or similar architecture/modeling environments.
Experience working in complex multinational or government environments.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working on programs for GCC Ministries of Defense or Security Agencies.
Arabic language skills a plus.
ISO/INCOSE certifications preferred.
Experience supporting localization, Saudization, or national workforce development initiatives.
 

Why Join HgP?

At HgP, we are building the future of defense and security across the Middle East and Africa. As a trusted U.S.-based partner with deep roots in the Kingdom, we offer a unique opportunity to shape next-generation C5ISR capabilities while contributing to national development goals. Our teams operate globally, but our commitment is always local.
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