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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** ITAC
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Requirements Management, Reverse Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://itacsolutions.com/jobs/Job/37698/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related field
 * Experience supporting system-level engineering for embedded systems, rugged electronics, aerospace, or defense
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
 * Experience with requirements management or systems modeling approaches
 * Knowledge of ruggedized or military-spec hardware is highly valued
 * Experience with MBSE, ICDs, or verification and validation processes is a plus

## Description

Ready to help solve complex engineering challenges supporting mission-critical technology? Our client is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the integration and development of rugged embedded computing systems and advanced test solutions. This opportunity puts you at the center of multidisciplinary engineering efforts, helping transform customer requirements and legacy technologies into reliable, high-performance solutions., * Lead system-level design and integration of embedded computing systems and test equipment

 * Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering specifications
 * Coordinate electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineering efforts
 * Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and requirements validation
 * Maintain system interfaces, design baselines, and engineering documentation
 * Support modernization and reverse-engineering efforts for legacy systems
 * Partner with engineering and program leadership to achieve technical objectives


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