Systems Engineer – Embedded Computing Systems

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Duotech Services, LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead rugged embedded computing system design and ATE development for DoD programs. You will drive architecture, translate customer needs into specifications, and coordinate across electrical, mechanical, software, and test teams.

You will guide system reviews, manage requirements, and support legacy system modernization while maintaining baseline documentation and technical ownership. On-site in Huntsville.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in system-level engineering for embedded/rugged systems, aerospace, or defense programs.
• Experience translating customer requirements into actionable engineering specifications.
• Experience with requirements management or MBSE approaches is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architecture, planning, and system-level integration of embedded computing systems and automated test equipment.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications and align across teams.
• Lead system-level design reviews, risk assessments, and requirements validation.
• Maintain subsystem designs and configuration management; ensure form, fit, and function.
• Support reverse-engineering and modernization of legacy systems; ensure updated designs meet requirements.
• Collaborate with program management and engineering leads to meet scope, schedule, and performance goals.
• Promote disciplined engineering environments and high-quality products.

Skills

System integration

MBSE

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements translation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Requirements management tools

System modeling tools

Job description

Overview

Duotech Services, LLC (DSL) is a technology provider to the U.S. DoD since 1982, specializing in the repair and sustainment of Mil/Aero platform electronics subsystems and the design and production of cost-effective RADAR systems and Automated Test Equipment (ATE). Having completed repairs or upgrades for over 12,000 unique NSNs for 40+ U.S. Military allied countries around the world, DSL is a uniquely capable engineering services firm actively supporting the global sustainment of mission‑critical warfighting capabilities.

Duotech Services, LLC (DSL) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Systems Engineer to lead and coordinate system‑level design and development activities for rugged military‑grade embedded computing systems and automated test equipment (ATE). This mid‑career role is ideal for an engineer who excels at integrating multidisciplinary engineering efforts, aligning technical approaches with customer requirements, and ensuring cohesive, mission‑ready solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the architecture, planning, and system‑level integration of embedded computing systems and automated test equipment.
• Translate customer requirements into clear engineering specifications, ensuring alignment across electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineering teams.
• Lead system‑level design reviews, risk assessments, requirements validation, and engineering planning.
• Ensure that all subsystem designs integrate successfully and meet functional, environmental, and performance requirements for rugged military‑grade electronics.
• Support reverse‑engineering and modernization efforts for legacy systems, ensuring updated designs satisfy form, fit, and function requirements.
• Maintain technical ownership of system interfaces, design baselines, engineering documentation, and configuration management.
• Collaborate with program management and engineering leads to ensure scope, schedule, and technical performance objectives are achieved.
• Promote a positive, innovative, and disciplined engineering environment focused on delivering reliable, high‑quality products.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance: Ability to obtain a secret cleareanceEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Years of Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience supporting system‑level engineering for embedded systems, rugged electronics, aerospace, or defense programs, to include:

• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering principles and system integration best practices.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into actionable engineering specifications and plans.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience with requirements management tools or system modeling approaches is highly valued

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ruggedized or military‑spec hardware development.
• Familiarity with DoD standards, requirements development, and verification/validation processes.
• Experience with interface control documentation (ICDs), system architecture modeling, or MBSE approaches.
• Knowledge of reverse‑engineering methodologies and legacy system sustainment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across cross‑functional engineering teams.

Additional InformationLocation: Huntsville, ALOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-siteTravel: None