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Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Waypoint Human CapitalHuntsville, AL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical defense projects, leveraging your systems engineering expertise across the full lifecycle. If you possess a Top Secret clearance and thrive in a collaborative, on-site environment focused on complex technical challenges, this position is an excellent step for your career growth. Apply now to join a reputable organization and make a significant impact.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
On Site
Location
Huntsville, AL, United States
Posted
19 hours ago
Agile

Job Description

Waypoint Human Capital Systems Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL Position Title: Systems Engineer Position Type: Full-time, On-site Location: Huntsville, AL Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility The selected candidate will perform systems engineering activities across the full system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements analysis, architecture development, design, integration, verification, test and evaluation, training, transition to operations, and sustainment.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • US Citizen with a current DoD Top Secret security clearance w/ SCI eligibility.
  • Knowledge of DoD and/or Army systems engineering processes.
  • Experience supporting technical baseline management, requirements traceability, and interface definition activities.
  • Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including management and archiving of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Configuration Control Board (CCB) documentation, technical baselines, and program artifacts. Required Experience
  • Familiarity with Agile development principles and practices.
  • Active participation in systems engineering technical reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR).
  • Experience supporting integration and test of complex systems (ex. aerospace, radar, or space systems, etc.)
  • Experience with requirements verification, validation, and performance assessment for highly technical systems. Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with digital engineering and MBSE tools such as Cameo, DOORS, or SysML.
  • Experience with test planning, verification, validation, and operational assessment of complex radar or space systems.
  • Prior experience supporting Department of Defense, Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), or Intelligence Community space and ISR programs.

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