Systems Engineer

Apex Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Systems Engineer to support defense and government programs throughout the systems engineering lifecycle. The candidate will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, integrate, verify, and deliver complex systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on MBSE experience using Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML modeling, plus Jama for requirements management and traceability.

Qualifications

• MBSE using Cameo Systems Modeler required.
• SysML modeling experience required.
• Experience with Jama for requirements management and traceability.
• Familiar with Jira and Confluence preferred.
• Must be eligible for DoD clearance consideration.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering across the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture, integration, V&V.
• Develop and maintain PIDs, ICDs, SSS, and SRS documentation.
• Support requirements decomposition, allocation, traceability, and change management.
• Utilize Jama for requirements management and collaboration across teams.
• Utilize Cameo to develop MBSE artifacts and system models.
• Create SysML diagrams: activity, sequence, use case, interface models.
• Lead technical reviews and collaborate with software, hardware, cybersecurity, and test teams.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

Requirements management

Traceability

Jama experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Jama

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job#: 3041312

Job Description:

Systems Engineer

Location: Huntsville, Alabama (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Systems Engineer to support complex defense and government programs throughout the systems engineering lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong defense industry experience, expertise in requirements development and management, and hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools including Cameo and Jama. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders to support system design, development, integration, verification, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities across the full system lifecycle including requirements analysis, functional decomposition, system architecture development, integration and test, verification and validation (V&V), configuration management, and risk management.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain system engineering documentation such as Program Interface Documents (PIDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), System/Subsystem Specifications (SSS), and Software Requirements Specifications (SRS).
• Support requirements decomposition, allocation, traceability, and change management activities.
• Utilize Jama for requirements management, traceability, and collaboration across engineering teams.
• Utilize Cameo Systems Modeler to develop and maintain MBSE artifacts and system models.
• Develop SysML diagrams including activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, use case diagrams, and interface models.
• Support model-based architecture development and interface definition activities.
• Conduct technical reviews, requirements reviews, and design reviews with internal teams.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, cybersecurity, integration, and test teams to ensure system performance and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and support cross-functional collaboration across program teams.
• Ensure engineering products comply with customer requirements, program objectives, and industry standards.
• Participate in risk identification, mitigation planning, and technical issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-10 years of systems engineering experience, including prior experience supporting defense industry or government programs.
• Hands-on MBSE experience using Cameo Systems Modeler; experience with model-based architecture development and SysML modeling; experience using Jama for requirements management and traceability; experience in requirements development and management.
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence collaboration tools highly preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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