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# Systems Engineer 4

- **Company:** Ultra Electronics
- **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:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-4-huntsville-al--1a2ceb49-e653-4e57-bff1-664e7ee1ca4e

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Analysis Skills, Communication Systems, Avionics, Research Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Management, Architectural Design, Mentoring, * 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)

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## 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., 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.)