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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Northwest Partners - **Location:** Hope Hull, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usdcbc78e2b7833c2bb4edc925d5132b57 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. * 10+ years of engineering experience within defense, aerospace, rugged electronics, mission systems, or a similar complex hardware environment. * Strong experience with systems architecture, requirements development, system integration, and technical problem-solving. * Experience supporting products through development, qualification, production, and sustainment. * Experience with configuration management, BOMs, drawings, ECNs, and revision control. * Experience with MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461. * Knowledge of AS9100D and/or ISO 9001. * Understanding of ITAR, DFARS, NIST 800-171, cybersecurity, and government-contracting requirements. * Experience with ERP and/or PLM systems. * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. * Must be a U.S. Citizen. ## Description Northwest Partners is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a leading defense and aerospace organization focused on rugged computing, secure communications, avionics support technologies, and mission-critical solutions. This is an opportunity to work on complex defense technology programs where systems engineering, technical problem-solving, and product lifecycle expertise directly contribute to mission success. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of engineering experience within defense, aerospace, rugged electronics, mission systems, or a similar complex hardware environment. What You Will do * Lead system-level design, integration, and validation of rugged computing, communications, embedded electronics, and mission-critical systems. * Develop and maintain system architectures, requirements, interface specifications, and technical documentation. * Support trade studies, technical reviews, risk assessments, and qualification activities. * Collaborate with hardware, software, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams. * Support engineering activities across the complete product lifecycle, from concept and prototype through qualification, production, and sustainment. * Support configuration management, BOMs, engineering drawings, revision control, ECNs, and technical data packages. * Participate in root-cause analysis, failure investigations, corrective actions, and production troubleshooting. * Work with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to support manufacturing readiness. * Support DFM/DFA, testability, maintainability, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Ensure engineering activities align with applicable defense, aerospace, quality, cybersecurity, and export-control requirements. * Engage with customers to understand technical requirements and resolve engineering challenges. * Support proposals, SOWs, estimates, compliance matrices, customer reviews, and technical presentations., Highlights: Local/Hybrid - ONSITE 3 days per week in Montgomery Alabama. 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