Systems Engineer - Embedded Computing Systems (Duotech)

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

Job summary

Apogee Engineering is seeking a Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead and coordinate system-level design for rugged embedded computing systems and automated test equipment. The role requires coordinating electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineering teams to deliver mission-ready solutions.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of system-level engineering experience in defense or aerospace with a focus on requirements translation and MBSE practices, and must be able to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of system-level engineering experience for embedded/rugged defense programs.
• Experience translating customer requirements into engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architecture and system-level integration of embedded computing systems and ATE.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications for electrical, mechanical, software, and test teams.
• Lead system-level design reviews, risk assessments, and requirements validation.
• Maintain technical ownership of system interfaces, baselines, and documentation.

Skills

System integration

Requirements translation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Job description

Location: US-AL-Huntsville

ID: 2026-2163

Category: Engineering

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Apogee Engineering is supporting Duotech Services, LLC (DSL), by helping identify and engage qualified candidates for this opportunity.

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 militarygrade embedded computing systems and automated test equipment (ATE). This midcareer 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 militarygrade electronics.
• Support reverseengineering 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 citizen

Clearance: Ability to obtain a secret clearance

Education: 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 militaryspec 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 reverseengineering methodologies and legacy system sustainment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across crossfunctional engineering teams.

Additional Information
Location: Huntsville, AL
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site
Travel: None