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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer 4 - **Company:** Ultra Intelligence & Communications, ATS - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, JIRA, Software Quality, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), IEEE Standards Association, Internet Protocol, Link 16, Software Engineering, System Testing, Comptia Project+, Facebook Flow, Information Technology, Comptia Linux+ - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17873597?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17873597%2FSystems-Engineer-4-Alabama-Huntsville ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an Engineering-related field. * Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance required (U.S. Citizenship is mandatory). * 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or a related field, including proven experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies. * Experience with simulation tools and techniques for system design, analysis, and validation. Desired Skills: * Prior experience with Army Command and Control (C2) systems such as IBCS, FAAD, THAAD etc. * 3+ years of experience with tactical data links including Link 16 * 3+ years of experience with DoD radio communications systems * 3+ years of experience with IP network design and maintenance * Safe Engineering experience * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Understanding of new product Life Cycle to include: system design, development, integration, test, delivery, product support and retirement * Hold the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Project+, CompTIA AeroIT. * Holds or willing to work towards Systems Engineering Professional Certification (e.g. INCOSE ASEP as a minimum) #IC #LI-hybrid #LI-JK1 ## Description By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment. Job Description Ultra I&C is hiring multiple Model Based Systems Engineers to join us in our Austin, TX or Huntsville, AL locations. This position will lead a variety of system design and development efforts across a series of new programs within our organization. The Systems Engineer will tackle complex technical challenges and provide expert-level analysis and judgment in support of critical defense programs., * Performs a variety of design and development of integrated avionics and communications systems. * Provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems. * Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research. * Must be able to defend work and design approach following a variety of the Systems Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. * Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. * Relies on applicable experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. * Works to place planning and reflection cadences into use across multiple project teams with the goal of synchronizing team members and activities. * Strives to increase the efficiency of development practices by guiding the flow, architecture, design quality, code quality, system quality, and release quality of deliverables. * Familiar with a variety of the Systems Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. * Mentor junior engineering candidates in Systems Engineering best practices. * Develops/writes system test plans and procedures in accordance with industry standards (IEEE Standard for Software Test Documentation etc.). * Simulates end-user operations and executes test procedures. * Supports the generation of testable requirements and designs test bed architecture. * Writes detailed test cases and articulates results in chosen software development lifecycle management tool (e.g., Digital.ai Agility, JIRA etc.) ## Related Videos - [Wolfenstein 3D Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/525-wolfenstein-3d-postmortem) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)