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Systems Engineer

Apex Systems
Arnold, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026
Job#: 3047576

Job Description:
Systems Engineer

Location: Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee (HYBRID)


Role Overview

This is an opportunity to combine technical skills with strategic thinking to impact national security. The role involves developing systems for a customer's mission by translating real-world needs into technical specifications. As a Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical development and integration of defense systems, creating and applying interdisciplinary digital models from concept through the product lifecycle. You will apply functional and industry knowledge to address problems of moderate scope in support of hypersonic testing and development. The position requires working independently with some guidance and may involve guiding junior employees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical development and integration of defense systems.
  • Create, integrate, and apply digital models of systems throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Apply functional, working, and general industry knowledge to solve problems in support of hypersonic testing and development.
  • Translate real-world needs into technical specifications for customer-focused engineering solutions.
  • Conduct system-level trade studies to identify and balance conflicting requirements.
  • Deliver complex aerospace hardware from concept to test.
  • Work independently with some guidance and review or guide the activities of junior employees.
Required Qualifications
  • 5 years of experience with systems design, integration, and testing activities.
  • Experience conducting system-level trade studies to identify and balance conflicting requirements.
  • Experience delivering complex aerospace hardware from concept to test.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with requirements derivation and definition.
  • Experience with requirements validation and verification.
  • Experience with a gated design review process.
  • Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) or Unified Modeling Language (UML).
  • Knowledge of requirement management tools, including DOORS or JAMA.
  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.


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.

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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.

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