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Sr. Systems Engineer

deciBel Research, Inc.
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Position Description

The Systems Engineer to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program.

The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments. In this role the candidate will perform Systems Engineering functions such as requirements decomposition, system design, system integration and test, hardware fault analysis, hardware design (mechanical and electrical), hardware interfaces (mechanical and electrical), testing, and hardware to software interface definition as part of the IDT product team. This team follows an Agile framework using Jira and Confluence to manage their backlog and document progress.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Experience Requirements

  • 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
  • Background in hardware to include experience with hardware to software interfaces, hardware design (mechanical and electrical), hardware interfaces (mechanical and electrical), testing, and hardware faults
  • Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analysis for total systems.
  • Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
  • Prior experience using DOORS
  • Familiar with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo

Special Skills Desired

  • Prior experience working on Missile Defense programs
  • Prior experience working with MIL-STD-810 and performing Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT)
  • Prior experience working with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA)
  • Prior experience working, designing, and/or developing with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) per MIL-STD-461 and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) per MIL-STD-464
  • Prior experience working, designing, and/or developing with High-Altitude electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) per MIL-STD-188-125-1 and MIL-STD-188-125-2
  • Prior experience working, designing, and/or developing with Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) per MIL-HDBK-344
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Initiative and Process Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Effective Communication and Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership and Mentorship
  • Taking ownership of high-stakes or challenging tasks.
  • Transitioning into new roles with expanded responsibilities.
  • Driving initiatives that align with company goals or mission.
  • Familiar with automated software requirements testing and analysis
  • Familiar with Agile terminology and best practices

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://decibelresearch.applicantpro.com/jobs/4083973-1107766.html

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