Project Engineer - Rugged Military Electronics & Embedded Systems

Apogee Engineering; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to lead technical execution for rugged military-grade embedded computing systems and automated test equipment. The role demands leadership across electrical, mechanical, software, and test disciplines, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and program objectives.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in embedded/rugged environments, a DoD standards background, and strong cross-functional communication to interface with customers

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in embedded systems, rugged electronics, aerospace, or defense environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating requirements and technical execution.
• Familiarity with DoD standards, qualification processes, and system verification/validation.
• Strong communication skills for customer interface and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities across electrical, mechanical, software, test, and systems engineering disciplines.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering plans and system-level approaches.
• Oversee system architecture development and subsystem integration.
• Ensure rugged military-grade electronics meet environmental and performance requirements.
• Coordinate reverse engineering, sustainment, and modernization of legacy systems.
• Serve as primary technical interface with customers and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead engineering reviews, documentation, and configuration management.
• Foster collaborative, high-performance engineering environment.

Skills

Project leadership

Systems engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer - Rugged Military Electronics & Embedded Systems

Location: US-AL-Huntsville

ID: 2026-2164

Category: Engineering

Position Type: Hidden (2049)

Remote: No

Overview

Apogee Engineering is supporting Duotech Services, LLC (DSL), by helping identify and engage qualified candidates for this opportunity.

Duotech Services, LLC (DSL) is a technology provider to the U.S. DoD since 1982, specializing in the repair and sustainment of Mil/Aero platform electronics subsystems and the design and production of cost-effective RADAR systems and Automated Test Equipment (ATE). Having completed repairs or upgrades for over 12,000 unique NSNs for 40+ U.S. Military allied countries around the world, DSL is a uniquely capable engineering services firm actively supporting the global sustainment of mission-critical warfighting capabilities.

Duotech Services, LLC (DSL) is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of engineering projects involving rugged militarygrade embedded computing systems and automated test equipment (ATE). This midsenior level role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of leadership, systemlevel engineering, and handson technical problem solving. You will serve as the primary technical lead for project teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, coordinating crossdisciplinary engineering activities, and driving projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team's technical activities across electrical, mechanical, software, test, and systems engineering disciplines.
• Translate customer requirements, objectives, and constraints into actionable engineering plans and systemlevel approaches.
• Oversee system architecture development, subsystem integration, and technical decisionmaking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering design efforts meet functional, environmental, and performance requirements for ruggedized militarygrade electronics and embedded systems.
• Coordinate and guide reverseengineering, sustainment, and modernization activities for legacy systems.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, stakeholders, and internal leadership.
• Monitor technical progress, risks, and issues; implement mitigation strategies to maintain project alignment with scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Lead engineering reviews, technical documentation development, and configuration management efforts.
• Foster a collaborative, highperformance engineering environment focused on innovation, quality, and mission readiness.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Years of Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of experience in engineering roles supporting embedded systems, rugged electronics, aerospace, or defense environments.

Additional Experience:

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams or technical project activities.
• Strong understanding of system integration principles and engineering lifecycle processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience coordinating engineering planning, requirements development, and technical execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with rugged militaryspec electronic systems, embedded computing platforms, and automated test equipment.
• Background in reverse engineering, sustainment, or modernization of legacy hardware/software systems.
• Familiarity with DoD standards, qualification processes, and system verification/validation.
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to engage with customers and crossfunctional teams.
• Experience with project leadership tools such as requirements management platforms, risk tracking systems, or configuration management systems.

Additional Information:

Location: Huntsville, AL

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site

Travel: None