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Senior Systems Engineer

Apex Systems
Huntsville, AL Contractor
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026
Job#: 3057582

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing an advanced radar system. This professional will operate within a matrixed engineering environment, collaborating closely with software development, hardware development, analysis, logistics, and test and integration teams to lead trade study development and plan technical efforts. This position offers long-term career growth, with opportunities to support diverse programs across the engineering portfolio upon project completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in and lead systems engineering activities, including Concept of Operations formulation, requirements definition, analysis, and system architecting.
  • Develop essential systems engineering artifacts such as Requirements Specifications, Test Procedures, Test Reports, and Model-Based Systems Engineering content.
  • Plan and execute complex engineering activities using independent judgment to select and adapt standard practices.
  • Interface daily with supervisors, technical staff, and client counterparts to guide engineering efforts and ensure project milestones are met.
  • Coordinate cross-discipline technical efforts across electrical, mechanical, and software engineering domains.
  • Manage technical risks, conduct reliability analysis, and support project schedule and cost estimations.

Required Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • 12 years of general engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 10 years with a Master’s degree.
  • Must possess 6 years of direct systems engineering experience, or 3 years if holding a specialized Systems Engineering degree or certification.
  • Proven expertise in deriving requirements for complex electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software systems.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in executing Systems Engineering Management Plans, Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices, and Interface Control Documents.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with MagicDraw or other Model-Based Systems Engineering modeling tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to estimate engineering efforts accurately and lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency with DOORS or other requirements database tools.
  • Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes and methods.
  • Object Management Group Certified System Modeler Professional certification or INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification.

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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