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# Systems Engineer 4 (Security Clearance - Direct Hire)

- **Company:** NICKERSON EXECUTIVE TALENT SOLUTIONS LLC
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rhapsody, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Jama (Software), MagicDraw, DOORS (Software), Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75909814-systems-engineer-4-security-clearance-direct-hire

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering/STEM discipline.

 * 8+ years of Systems Engineering or closely related engineering experience.
 * Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance.
 * U.S. Citizenship required.
 * Demonstrated experience personally developing, authoring, and delivering Systems Engineering artifacts rather than solely contributing to them.
 * Experience supporting the full product lifecycle, from system design and development through integration, test, delivery, product support, and retirement.
 * Experience with MBSE tools and methodologies, including SysML or comparable modeling approaches.
 * Experience with system modeling, simulation, analysis, and validation.
 * Experience developing technical documentation and deliverables for government contracts.
 * Preferred ExperienceDefense or aerospace systems engineering experience.
 * Experience with complex integrated avionics, communications, mission, or other defense systems.
 * Experience with system requirements management and traceability.
 * Experience developing system architectures and interface documentation.
 * Experience with verification and validation activities.
 * Experience with tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, IBM Rhapsody, DOORS, Jama, or similar Systems Engineering tools.
 * Experience working directly with government customers or government program requirements.

## Description

* Lead Systems Engineering activities across the full product lifecycle, including system design, development, integration, test, delivery, product support, and retirement.
 * Develop, author, and deliver Systems Engineering artifacts and technical documentation in support of government contract requirements.
 * Define and manage system requirements, system architectures, interfaces, and technical baselines.
 * Apply Systems Engineering principles to resolve complex technical issues and support system-level design decisions.
 * Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, verification, validation, and traceability documentation.
 * Support system integration and verification activities, including development of test strategies, procedures, and documentation.
 * Work with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system requirements and technical objectives are met throughout development.
 * Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools to support system design, analysis, and lifecycle management.
 * Use modeling and simulation techniques to support system design, analysis, validation, and technical decision-making.
 * Develop technical deliverables for government customers and contract requirements.
 * Review and defend engineering approaches, technical decisions, and Systems Engineering artifacts with internal teams and customers.
 * Identify opportunities to improve system development processes, product quality, and engineering efficiency.
 * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced Systems Engineers.