Senior Systems Engineer

Jobless; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Career development

Flexible schedules

Company events

Educational assistance

Job summary

Signalink, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the application of systems engineering principles across avionics and aircraft systems for U.S. Army aviation programs.

You will act as a senior technical contributor, drive requirements development, system architectures, and MBSE capabilities, while guiding junior engineers and coordinating with government customers. The role emphasizes technical leadership, rigorous analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver airworthy,

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in engineering or related field.
• 8–15 years in systems engineering or aerospace domains.
• Experience leading SE activities for complex aerospace systems.
• Strong requirements development and traceability skills.
• Experience with MBSE and system architecture.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead SE principles across avionics and aircraft system lifecycle.
• Act as senior SME in systems engineering, integration, and analysis.
• Collaborate with government and industry customers to define objectives.
• Develop and verify system and subsystem requirements.
• Evaluate architectures, interfaces, and system-of-systems solutions.
• Mentor engineers and support MBSE adoption across programs.
• Prepare technical findings and program deliverables for stakeholders.
• Support proposals, planning, and technical estimates as needed.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Requirements development

MBSE

Airworthiness standards

Technical writing

Team mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cameo

SolidWorks

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Overview:

Signalink a dynamic, small defense contractor committed to excellence in providing advanced defense solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Systems Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead the application of systems engineering principles and methodologies throughout the lifecycle of complex avionics and aircraft systems supporting U.S. Army aviation programs.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert in systems engineering, system integration, requirements development, and technical analysis.
• Work directly with government and industry customers to define program objectives, develop technical solutions, resolve complex engineering issues, and support program execution.
• Lead the development, decomposition, allocation, analysis, verification, validation, and traceability of system and subsystem requirements.
• Develop and evaluate system architectures, functional allocations, interfaces, and system-level technical solutions.
• Perform and lead independent engineering analyses of avionics and aircraft systems, including physical, functional, performance, operational, and system-of-systems characteristics.
• Lead the development and review of engineering documentation supporting airworthiness substantiation, safety assessments, requirements traceability, verification, validation, and qualification activities.
• Evaluate technical risks, system interfaces, dependencies, and integration challenges and develop recommendations for resolution.
• Review and technically assess engineering analyses, test results, technical reports, and engineering products developed by other team members.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts involving systems, mechanical, electrical, software, safety, configuration management, and other technical disciplines.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers and support the development of engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) capabilities across aviation programs.
• Prepare and present technical findings, engineering recommendations, and program deliverables to government customers, program leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Support proposal development, technical planning, engineering estimates, and other business development activities as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university; master’s degree preferred.
• 8–15 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, avionics, aerospace, military aviation, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering activities for complex aerospace, defense, or military systems.
• Extensive experience with requirements development, decomposition, allocation, verification, validation, and requirements traceability.
• Experience developing and evaluating system architectures, interfaces, and system-of-systems solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex technical problems and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation supporting airworthiness, safety, qualification, verification, and validation activities.
• Strong technical writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Up to 10% travel.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience supporting U.S. Army aviation programs, particularly rotary-wing aircraft.
• Experience with UH-60 or other Army aviation platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of systems engineering processes, digital engineering, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with Cameo, SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, or other engineering modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Experience supporting aircraft modification, system integration, sustainment, or airworthiness activities.
• Familiarity with Army aviation standards, military specifications, technical manuals, and DoD engineering processes.
• Experience working directly with government customers, Program Executive Offices, Aviation and Missile Command organizations, or defense contractors.
• Experience providing technical leadership on proposals, engineering studies, trade studies, or program-level technical planning.

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, multiple retirement plan options, short and long term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Signalink, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at [e-mail].

Company Overview:

Founded in 2005, Signalink is an SBA certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Engineering Design and Development, Prototyping, and Systems Integration to the Department of Defense, Aerospace, and Commercial Industries.

AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015 certified with a commitment to excellence, Signalink provides the very best Information Engineering, Technical Solutions & Services and Operations support to our customers cost effectively and efficiently. We will accomplish everything we do in an ethical, honest, and professional manner.

Signalink, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors