B.S. in Systems, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Software Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of relevant engineering experience in requirements, architecture, integration, and testing.
Experience with complex or distributed systems and requirements traceability.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
U.S. citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance; ability to travel 20-25%.
Familiarity with MBSE, SysML/UAF, and relevant programming languages is a plus.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain systems requirements and architecture products for PAE C3BM.
Translate operational needs into technical specifications and analyze interoperability.
Conduct trade studies and identify integration gaps using systems engineering methods.
Plan and support integration, verification, and validation activities.
Develop test plans, evaluation criteria, and technical reports for stakeholders.
Collaborate with government teams and SMEs to resolve technical issues.
Benefits
High visibility position with significant growth opportunities.
Flexible location options beyond Huntsville, AL.
Engagement with cutting-edge defense technology and systems.
Opportunity to work closely with government and industry stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Senior Systems Engineer
We have an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Engineer who will support USAF Portfolio Acquisition Element Command, Control, Communications, Battle Management (PAE C3BM) in Huntsville, AL, however, other locations will also be considered. This will be a high visibility position for Capstone Research Corporation with a significant opportunity for growth.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain systems requirements, operational-to-system traceability, interfaces, and system-of-systems architecture products for PAE C3BM efforts.
Translate operational needs into technical specifications and design alternatives; analyze C2, sensor, network, tactical data link, and effector interoperability.
Apply systems engineering and MBSE methods to conduct trade studies, identify integration gaps and risks, and support acquisition decisions.
Plan and support integration, verification, and validation, including hardware/software-in-the-loop testing, LVC events, exercises, and demonstrations.
Develop test plans, evaluation criteria, technical reports, design artifacts, and concise briefings for government and industry stakeholders.
Work with government teams, operational SMEs, and integration partners to resolve technical issues and deliver practical engineering solutions.
Requirements
S. in Systems, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including hands-on requirements, architecture, interface definition, integration, and test.
Experience with complex or distributed systems, requirements traceability, technical analysis, and verification/validation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and with teams.
S. citizenship, an active Top Secret security clearance, and ability to travel approximately 20-25%.
Additional Desired Skills
Experience with IAMD, tactical C2, joint integrated fire control, advanced battle management, deployable C2, or DoD acquisition engineering.
Familiarity with MBSE, SysML/UAF, Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, GitLab, Python, MATLAB, or C/C++; relevant M.S. degree.
Experience with tactical data links, mission software, network interfaces, or HWIL/LVC integration and testing.
