Systems Engineer 4

Ultra Intelligence & Communications; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO + Holidays

Early finish on Friday

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Student Loan Assistance

Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

Ultra I&C, part of Mission Solutions, seeks a seasoned Model Based Systems Engineer to lead design efforts across programs in the Huntsville area. You will guide complex weapon-system integration, MBSE workflows, and test planning for defense programs.

Candidates should hold an Active Secret clearance, have 8+ years in Systems Engineering, and demonstrate success with simulation tools and DoD interfaces. Join a team delivering critical mission support and trusted system solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, or engineering-related field.
• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance required (U.S. Citizenship mandatory).
• 8+ years in Systems Engineering with MBSE experience.
• Experience with simulation tools used for system design, analysis, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integrated avionics and communications systems.
• Provide expert judgment for design, development and implementation of technical products.
• Resolve highly complex technical issues and conduct advanced research.
• Defend work and design approaches using SE concepts and procedures.
• Recommend alterations to development to improve quality of products.

Skills

MBSE experience

Active Secret clearance

Systems engineering

Simulation tools

Defense programs

Education

B.S. in CS/IS or engineering

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Mission Solutions

Powering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.

Mission Solutions

By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission‑critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi‑domain environment.

Job Description

Ultra I&C is hiring multiple Model Based Systems Engineers to join us in our Austin, TX or Huntsville, AL locations. This position will lead a variety of system design and development efforts across a series of new programs within our organization. The Systems Engineer will tackle complex technical challenges and provide expert‑level analysis and judgment in support of critical defense programs.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of design and development of integrated avionics and communications systems.
• Provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems.
• Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research.
• Must be able to defend work and design approach following a variety of the Systems Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• Relies on applicable experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Works to place planning and reflection cadences into use across multiple project teams with the goal of synchronizing team members and activities.
• Strives to increase the efficiency of development practices by guiding the flow, architecture, design quality, code quality, system quality, and release quality of deliverables.
• Familiar with a variety of the Systems Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Mentor junior engineering candidates in Systems Engineering best practices.
• Develops/writes system test plans and procedures in accordance with industry standards (IEEE Standard for Software Test Documentation etc.).
• Simulates end‑user operations and executes test procedures.
• Supports the generation of testable requirements and designs test bed architecture.
• Writes detailed test cases and articulates results in chosen software development lifecycle management tool (e.g., Digital.ai Agility, JIRA etc.)

Required Skills:

• 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, including proven experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Experience with simulation tools and techniques for system design, analysis, and validation.

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience with Army Command and Control (C2) systems such as IBCS, FAAD, THAAD etc.
• 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 new product Life Cycle to include: system design, development, integration, test, delivery, product support and retirement
• Hold the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Project+, CompTIA AeroIT.
• Holds or willing to work towards Systems Engineering Professional Certification (e.g. INCOSE ASEP as a minimum)

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export‑controlled material as defined by the role’s requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance Related

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays

• Early finish on Friday

• 401K w/ company match

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

• Student Loan Assistance Program

• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email [e-mail].”