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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** IERUS TECHNOLOGIES - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Cyber Security, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Software, Information Technology - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usbc7b010be6f12ca6164a9b61c5cf0204/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD with 1 year of relevant work experience. * Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. * Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active DoD Secret security clearance * Willingness to travel between development sites (Colorado Springs or Huntsville) may be required * Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, can work independently, and possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment * Must be a self-starter who can initiate research and clearly document results * Must possess a strong understanding of system software deployment architectures and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) * Must have demonstrated leadership skills over software projects * Ability to document architectures using system modeling tools, such as CAMEO or Enterprise Architect * Ability to understand and decompose requirements to support verification and validation testing of software components * Ability to generate detailed, repeatable, automated test procedures * Ability to extract data to support analysis requirements * Ability to generate procedures that test functionality * Ability to apply Agile and Lean Product Development principles and to train others in a DevOps-type environment * Should understand the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) * Able to write and implement engineering plans for a project. * Proven experience working in a team environment is required * Previous experience should demonstrate the technical skills and responsibilities for the position cited here * Will have previously architected automation pipelines to enable effective development in environments with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges that require novel solutions, fast-paced work, and tight deadlines Preferred Qualifications: * Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification * Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF) ## Description This is an opportunity to join the IERUS team as a Systems Engineer supporting a large Missile Defense Agency program. 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