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Jr Systems Engineer

Archarithms, Inc.
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026
WE ARE ARCARITHM, and we are changing the world!

If you are ready to grow your career and change the world with us, then join the Arcarithm team!

We are located in beautiful, downtown Huntsville, AL, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.! At Arcarithm, we cultivate and foster an environment of integrity, open communication, work life balance, and career development. We are committed to investing in our employees by offering comprehensive health insurance options, a generous 401K plan, competitive salaries, continuous career growth opportunities, flexible schedules including remote work, mentoring and performance incentives.

Arcarithm is currently seeking top talent in the areas of full stack software development, artificial intelligence, optimization, and data analytics. You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment alongside our customers which include Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, and NASA on cutting edge technologies including machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, big data analytics, and more!

We are excited to continue to change and improve the world through innovation and technology! Contact us today to hear more about Arcarithm and all we offer!

Job Title: System Engineer

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Description

The System Engineering & Integration Team (SE&IT) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the System Design and Requirements Capability team in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will support cross-functional teams to develop system level architecture and requirements to influence Missile Defense Agency (MDA) incremental capability. The candidate will use Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to evaluate architectural impacts through functional and behavior analysis for the defeat of conventional and advanced Threats (i.e., ballistic, aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, countermeasures, etc.) systems within the (MDA)mission areas.

Must have an active and transferable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance

Required Education/Experience:
  • Degree in engineering classification, mathematics or physics: Bachelor's,Master's or PhD.
  • Secret DoD Clearance

Required Skills:
  • The Systems Engineer will collaborate in an MBSE environment to develop system-of-systems requirements via system/component trade studies and analysis, and lead the development of Change Notices (CNs) to MDA's system specification to include functional, interface and performance requirements, architectural models, interface definitions, and support Trace verification from System to Element level requirements. The Systems Engineer will develop and deliver products (i.e., technical briefings, CNs) to support internal and MDA stakeholder reviews.
  • The Systems Engineer should demonstrate a technical background in architecture development, functional decomposition and/or allocation of requirements (performance, functional and interface definition) with system-modelling tools. Candidate should have prior experience with use of MSOSA (Cameo), DOORS and/or demonstrated knowledge in any of the MDA domain areas; including Aegis Weapon System, Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Glide Phase Intercept (GPI),Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS), Fire Control,C2BMC, MDS sensors (EO/IR/RF). The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to think critically and capture concepts in papers, presentations, and discussions. The individual must possess good communication/presentation skills and be capable of working both independently and within a small team environment. The successful candidate will work in close coordination with the customer.

Desired Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience modeling (architecture) or simulating missile defense applications or similar domains (air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic targets, intercept of non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics, etc.). Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems (i.e., aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, counter measures, etc.). Modeling and analysis experience in aspects of the missile defense system (e.g., Aegis Weapons Systems, Ground-based Midcourse Defense(GMD), Glide Phase Intercept (GPI), Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS), Fire Control, C2BMC, missile defense sensors(EO/IR/RF), kill vehicles, interceptors, countermeasures, Systems engineering experience with large, complex systems. Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA and Confluence) is beneficial.

Arcarithm is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Arcarithm participates in E-Verify.

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