Systems Engineer

Waypoint Human Capital$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, or systems engineering.
  • US Citizenship with active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
  • Knowledge of DoD/Army systems engineering processes.
  • Experience in technical baseline management and requirements traceability.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient organizational skills for managing engineering documents.

Responsibilities

  • Perform systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle.
  • Conduct concept development and requirements analysis.
  • Develop system architecture and design specifications.
  • Integrate and verify system components through testing.
  • Transition systems to operational status and ensure sustainment.
  • Manage documentation for Engineering Change Proposals and Configuration Control Boards.
  • Participate in technical reviews at various project stages.

Benefits

  • Full-time on-site position in Huntsville, AL.
  • Opportunity to work on complex aerospace and defense projects.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology and engineering practices.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Systems Engineer
Position Type: Full-time, On-site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

The selected candidate will perform systems engineering activities across the full system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements analysis, architecture development, design, integration, verification, test and evaluation, training, transition to operations, and sustainment.

Required Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • US Citizen with a current DoD Top Secret security clearance w/ SCI eligibility.
  • Knowledge of DoD and/or Army systems engineering processes.
  • Experience supporting technical baseline management, requirements traceability, and interface definition activities.
  • Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including management and archiving of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Configuration Control Board (CCB) documentation, technical baselines, and program artifacts.
Required Experience
  • Familiarity with Agile development principles and practices.
  • Active participation in systems engineering technical reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR).
  • Experience supporting integration and test of complex systems (ex. aerospace, radar, or space systems, etc.)
  • Experience with requirements verification, validation, and performance assessment for highly technical systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with digital engineering and MBSE tools such as Cameo, DOORS, or SysML.
  • Experience with test planning, verification, validation, and operational assessment of complex radar or space systems.
  • Prior experience supporting Department of Defense, Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), or Intelligence Community space and ISR programs.

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