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Systems Engineer - Huntsville, Alabama

In-Depth Engineering Corporation
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026

Systems Engineer – Huntsville, Alabama

Salary Range: $90,000-108,000

Generous PTO, 401k, Health Insurance Package

 

In-Depth Engineering Corporation seeks Systems Engineers to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. The GWS system provides missile defense capabilities that protects and defends the United States of America. The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. Candidates should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments.

 

This is a permanent, full-time position and the work will be performed on-site at our customer location in Huntsville, Alabama.  

 

Candidates for consideration must be a US citizen and must hold an active Department of Defense secret clearance. 

 

Duties: 

  • Perform Systems Engineering functions such as requirements decomposition, system design, system integration & 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.

 

Requirements:

  • Must be US Citizen for consideration with an active Secret level clearance
  • 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters
  • Must have a 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 f 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
  • Prior experience using Atlassian Tools
  • Familiar with Agile terminology and best practices
  • Familiar with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo
  • Familiar with automated software requirements testing and analysis

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 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 & Execution
  • Initiative & Process Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Effective Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Taking ownership of high-stakes or challenging tasks
  • Transitioning into new roles with expanded responsibilities

 

In-Depth Engineering provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Safe Harbor 401k program, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), STD, LTD, life insurance, and tuition assistance for higher education. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, or handicap. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Salary : $90,000 - $108,000

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