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Mission Engineering Lead Remote • Posted 6 days ago • Updated 59 minutes ago Contract W2 Remote USD $130,000.00 - 180,000.00 per year LMI Government Consulting (Logistics Management In Fitment Dice Job Match Score™ ✨ Finding the perfect fit... Job Details Skills Global Positioning System Sensors Logistics Management IT Management Backbone.js Innovation Prototyping Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Health Care Energy Systems Architecture Network Decision-making Roadmaps Scalability Service Design Solution Architecture FOCUS Network Design Computer Hardware System Integration Data Flow Cloud Computing DoD Cyber Security Risk Management Framework RMF Regulatory Compliance Management RFID Computer Networking IoT Logistics Manufacturing Real-time Field Engineering Systems Engineering Security Clearance Law Summary Overview LMI is a mission-driven digital solutions provider accelerating government impact through innovation, speed, and commercial-grade technology. We build scalable platforms and deployable solutions-including next-generation
RFID, GPS
tagging, and sensor-mesh capabilities-that power mission-critical operations across the DoD. We are seeking a Mission Engineering Lead to own the hardware strategy, deployment architecture, and technical evolution of our RFID and mesh-networking solution stack to join our NADACS/SPECTR
logistics management solution. This role sits at the intersection of hardware systems engineering, mission deployment design, and hardware-to-software integration, ensuring that readers, tags, handhelds, edge devices, and supporting telemetry systems perform reliably in real-world operational environments. The Mission Engineering Lead translates complex mission requirements into scalable, field-ready system architectures that work under real-world constraints. The ideal candidate can move fluidly between component-level technical tradeoffs and site-level solution architecture, helping mature our hardware roadmap while solving customer-specific deployment challenges. This includes defining how systems operate in constrained and contested environments, how device data securely integrates into enterprise platforms, and how the overall hardware stack supports accreditation and mission assurance requirements. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, serving as the backbone of the mission engineering function and partnering closely with RFID engineers, software teams, cyber specialists, and field deployment teams to deliver mission-ready systems. This position requires a Secret clearance. Remote (U.S.-Based) | Some Travel 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. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end hardware system architecture across RFID, edge devices, and mesh networks, ensuring all components interoperate seamlessly and perform reliably in real-world mission environments. Design and guide deployment architectures for complex operational settings, translating mission requirements into scalable, site-specific hardware configurations, network designs, and installation approaches. Drive hardware-to-software integration and data flow, defining how device data is captured, secured, and integrated into enterprise platforms to enable real-time visibility and decision-making. Evolve the hardware roadmap, technical standards, and product lifecycle, balancing performance, scalability, and field constraints while incorporating feedback from deployments and advancing mission capabilities. Ensure mission assurance across the hardware stack, shaping how systems meet cybersecurity, accreditation (e.g., RMF, IL5/IL6), and reliability requirements without compromising operational effectiveness. Serve as the technical leader for mission engineering, partnering across product, manufacturing, service design, software, and field teams to co-create solutions and drive high-quality execution from design through deployment. Qualifications What We're Looking For 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, hardware engineering, or technical solution architecture, with a strong focus on deploying complex systems in real-world environments Proven expertise designing and integrating hardware systems (e.g., RFID, IoT, edge devices, networking equipment), including how components perform, interact, and scale in operational settings Experience translating mission or operational requirements into deployment-ready system architectures, including site-specific configurations, network design, and field constraints Strong understanding of hardware-to-software integration, including data flow from edge devices into enterprise or cloud platforms, and the systems required to support observability and device management Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and accreditation environments (e.g., RMF, IL5/IL6), with the ability to design systems that meet compliance and mission assurance requirements Demonstrated ability to operate as a hands-on technical leader, guiding engineers, making architectural tradeoffs, and driving execution across cross-functional teams U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance Bonus Points For:
Direct experience with RFID systems, mesh networking, or large-scale IoT deployments in logistics, manufacturing, or defense environments Experience supporting field deployments in complex or constrained environments (e.g., warehouses, shipyards, arms rooms, austere locations) Background in edge computing, telemetry systems, or real-time data architectures Prior role as a Lead Systems Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Mission/Field Engineering Lead Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field Target salary range: $130,000 - 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. #LI-SH1 Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work. Options Apply for this job onlineApply Share Email this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact Colorado Residents:
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2026-13905_1 Posted 6 days ago Company Info About LMI Government Consulting (Logistics Management In At LMI, we're reimagining the path from insight to outcome at The New Speed of Possible™. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs. LMI Government Consulting (Logistics Management In is currently accepting resumes for a variety of positions. Please review the database of positions that we are seeking to fill and contact us for additional information about any specific opportunity.
