Sr. Director of Systems Engineering (Alpharetta Office)

Sr. Director of Systems Engineering (Alpharetta Office)

InVeris Training Solutions is a global leader in integrated virtual training solutions for military forces, law enforcement agencies and commercial products. We employ 400 people in seven countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Qatar, Singapore and the UK.

We work on some of the most demanding challenges in the defense, law enforcement and commercial product industries: from saving lives to keeping our peacekeepers and civilians safely trained. What’s more, InVeris Training Solutions employees are committed, engaged and excited that the work we do is in Service to Safety. We’ve got the best of both worlds in one company, and we invite you to become part of our growing team.

Job Designation

The Senior Director of Systems Engineering reports to the Chief Product and Technology Officer and is responsible for driving the architecture, integration, and technical execution of complex, multi-disciplinary systems across the organization.

Job Description

The Senior Director of Systems Engineering is responsible for driving the architecture, integration, and technical execution of complex, multi-disciplinary systems across the organization. This role oversees the systems engineering function, ensures product and platform reliability, and aligns technical strategy with business objectives. The Senior Director leads cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle—from concept and requirements through design, integration, validation, and release.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the systems engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations to align technical direction with business goals.
• Champion systems thinking, technical excellence, and engineering best practices across the organization.
• Oversee development of system-level architectures for hardware, software, and integrated platforms.
• Lead major trade studies, technology evaluations, and system-level decisions.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, modeling practices, and requirements management processes.

Execution & Technical Oversight

• Direct complex system integrations, ensuring quality, performance, and reliability targets are met.
• Provide hands‑on guidance to teams solving high‑impact technical challenges.
• Lead and mentor systems engineers, test engineering, and technical project managers.
• Build high‑performing teams through recruitment, training, and organizational development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Software, Hardware, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Support customer engagements, proposals, and program reviews as the technical authority.
• Drive alignment between engineering, product requirements, and operational constraints.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure systems comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and certification requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical and program risks.
• Oversee documentation, traceability, and engineering configuration management.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 12–20+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success leading large, cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
• Expert‑level knowledge in systems architecture, requirements engineering, integration & test, and lifecycle management.
• Experience delivering complex products involving hardware + software integration.

Preferred

• Master’s in a technical field.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive/EV, networking, or other high‑complexity domains.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools, systems safety, and certification processes.
• Strong business acumen and ability to communicate with executives and customers.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

InVeris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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