System Design Lead - C5ISR Program

Job Description

Job Description

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.