Systems Engineer

Sentar; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision options

401(k) match

Generous PTO plan

Flexible Spending Plan options

Disability insurance options

Job summary

Sentar is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their team in Huntsville, AL. This role involves analyzing user requirements, developing specifications, and leading technical design activities.

The ideal candidate should have an active DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's in a STEM field, and experience with modeling languages like SysML and UML. Sentar promotes a collaborative culture, offering extensive benefits including generous PTO, a 401(k) match, and inclusive employee programs.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance obtained or adjudicated within the past 6 years.
• 5 years' experience for SE 1, 10 years for SE 2, and 15 years for SE 3.
• 4 years of additional experience may be substituted for Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and develop system requirements specifications.
• Lead design and development activities.
• Develop system architecture and design documentation.
• Ensure technical integrity of work performed.

Skills

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

SysML

UML

DoDAF modeling languages

Agile

C/C++

Real-time processing

JIRA

Confluence

Safety-critical software

Automated testing techniques

Git

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in STEM

Job description

Sentar is seeking a Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Role Description

• Analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities.
• Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations.
• Develops system architecture and system design documentation.
• Interacts with the team regarding systems engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.
• Responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the systems engineering area of responsibility.

Qualifications

Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret clearance obtained or adjudicated within the past 6 years and SAP/SCI eligibility

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline.

Experience:

SE 0: No experience required.

SE 1: 5 years' experience.

SE 2: 10 years' experience.

SE 3: 15 years' experience.

4 years of additional experience may be substituted for Bachelor's Degree.

Required

• Experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture.
• Experience with SysML, UML, or DoDAF modeling languages.

Preferred

• Familiarity in Agile, C/C++, and real-time processing including processes threads, scheduling, synchronization mechanisms and memory management required.
• Experience with full software life-cycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance required.
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence.
• Experience with safety critical and nuclear critical software development.
• Familiarity with a structured process driven software development environment including peer reviews of all work products, using a revision control system, defect tracking and build release practices required.
• Experience with Git products.
• Experience with applied automated testing techniques including unit and integration testing.
• Experience with test framework/application and system verification.

Benefits at Sentar

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long‑term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

Sentar is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at [e-mail]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

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