Systems Engineer 4

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead design and development across new programs, focusing on integrated avionics and communications systems. The role requires delivering expert judgment, conducting advanced research, and defending approaches using MBSE methodologies.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, write system test plans, simulate end-user operations, and ensure high-quality system and code standards throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design and development efforts across new programs.
• Perform design and development of integrated avionics and communications systems.
• Provide expert judgment and analysis for technical products and systems.
• Resolve complex technical issues and conduct advanced research.
• Defend work and design approaches using Systems Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.

Skills

Systems Engineering

MBSE

Technical Analysis

Mentoring

Strong Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an Engineering-related field

Tools

MBSE Tools

Simulation Tools

IP Networking Tools

DoD Communications Tools

Job description

• Lead system design and development efforts across new programs
• Perform design and development of integrated avionics and communications systems
• Provide expert judgment and analysis for technical products and systems
• Resolve complex technical issues and conduct advanced research
• Defend work and design approaches using Systems Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
• Recommend design and development alterations to improve product and procedure quality
• Plan and accomplish goals using applicable experience and judgment
• Establish planning and reflection cadences across multiple project teams
• Guide development flow, architecture, design quality, code quality, system quality, and release quality
• Mentor junior engineering candidates in Systems Engineering best practices
• Develop and write system test plans and procedures
• Simulate end-user operations and execute test procedures
• Support generation of testable requirements and test bed architecture
• Write detailed test cases and document results in software development lifecycle management tools

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an Engineering-related field
• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory
• 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
• Experience with simulation tools and techniques for system design, analysis, and validation
• Prior experience with Army Command and Control systems such as IBCS, FAAD, or THAAD
• 3+ years of experience with tactical data links, including Link 16
• 3+ years of experience with DoD radio communications systems
• 3+ years of experience with IP network design and maintenance
• Safe Engineering experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the product life cycle, including system design, development, integration, test, delivery, product support, and retirement
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Project+, or AeroIT certifications
• Holds or willing to work toward Systems Engineering Professional Certification, such as INCOSE ASEP as a minimum

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering, including design, development, and testing of integrated avionics and communications systems. Proficient in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and experienced in mentoring junior engineers while ensuring high-quality system and code standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Systems Engineering
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Tactical Data Links
• DoD Radio Communications Systems
• Simulation Tools and Techniques

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• System Design
• Integrated Avionics Development
• Test Plan Development
• Code Quality Assurance
• System Quality Assurance
• Simulation Techniques
• IP Network Design
• Technical Analysis
• Requirements Generation
• Advanced Research

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Linux+
• CompTIA Project+
• AeroIT Certification
• Systems Engineering Professional Certification (INCOSE ASEP)

Industry Keywords

• Avionics Systems
• Army Command and Control Systems
• Link 16
• Safe Engineering
• Product Life Cycle

Tools & Technologies

• Software Development Lifecycle Management Tools
• Simulation Tools
• Model-Based Systems Engineering Tools