SYSTEMS ENGINEER III

Ignite Now; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Now is seeking a Systems Engineer III to join our on-site team in Huntsville, AL. You will develop and refine system models using MBSE tools, coordinate with multiple teams, and contribute to mission-driven engineering in a demanding defense environment.

The role requires a strong foundation in model-based engineering, collaboration skills, and experience with interoperability domains. An active Secret clearance is required to support national defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Strong Model-based engineering experience.
• Ability to excel in a team setting.
• Experience with Interface or Interoperability engineering domains.

Responsibilities

• Assist with capturing and developing new system models to become the backbone for how MDA will approach future engineering efforts.
• Leverage your skills with a variety of MBSE tools.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to collaborate on models.

Skills

Model-based engineering

Team collaboration

MBSE tools

Interface/interoperability engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Job description

Job Title

Systems Engineer III

Job Overview

Igniters operate in the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self‑motivated, mission‑driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high‑stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee‑owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission‑critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with capturing and developing new system models to become the backbone for how MDA will approach future engineering efforts.
• Leverage your skills with a variety of MBSE tools.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to collaborate on models.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field
• 7+ years of experience
• Strong Model‑based engineering experience
• Ability to excel in a team setting
• Experience with Interface or Interoperability engineering domains

Desired Qualifications

• Expertise in C2, data transport, PNT, or interoperability

Security Clearance Requirements

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

EEO Statement

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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