Ground Combat Vehicle Systems Engineer
Systems engineer on a ground combat vehicle development program in Huntsville, AL (on-site), handling requirements development, system architecture, MBSE/digital engineering, and cross-disciplinary integration under U.S. defense acquisition processes, using tools like Cameo or Rhapsody.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Huntsville, AL, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Professional experience within the U.S. defense sector, including familiarity with DoW acquisition processes, standards, and regulations
- Proficiency in digital engineering and MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, or equivalent)
- Understanding of systems engineering principles and best practices (INCOSE guidelines, MIL-STD-961, MIL-STD-499, DoD 5000 series)
- Strong analytical skills and clear written/verbal communication of technical information
- Ability to travel as required by program needs
Nice to have
- Active DoW security clearance or the ability to obtain one
- Experience with military ground vehicle systems (mobility, survivability, power and propulsion, software integration, vetronics)
- Familiarity with digital thread/digital twin environments and model-based program execution
- Prior experience supporting large, complex defense acquisition programs or major system integrations
Full description
Job Description
Position Title: Systems Engineer – Ground Combat Vehicle Program
Location: Huntsville, AL (On-site)
Travel Required: Yes
Position Summary
The Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership and systems engineering support for a complex ground combat vehicle development program. This position is responsible for requirements development, system architecture definition, digital engineering execution, and cross‑disciplinary integration in accordance with established U.S. Department of War (DoW) acquisition processes. The role requires experience within the U.S. defense sector and the ability to collaborate with government customers, industry partners, and internal engineering teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, analyze, and manage system‑level requirements, interfaces, specifications, and design documentation.
- Lead and support Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering activities, including model development, trade studies, and system analyses.
- Contribute to system architecture definition and technical baseline management throughout the program lifecycle.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, software, test, and specialty engineering disciplines to ensure system integration and technical consistency.
- Prepare and review engineering artifacts and deliverables for technical reviews, design milestones, and program reporting.
- Support the creation and execution of verification and validation plans, test strategies, and integration events.
- Participate in technical interchange meetings with government representatives, subcontractors, and program stakeholders.
- Identify technical risks and support development of mitigation plans.
- Perform travel to customer sites, partner facilities, test locations, and program events as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Professional experience within the U.S. defense sector, including familiarity with DoW acquisition processes, standards, and regulations.
- Proficiency in digital engineering and MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., INCOSE guidelines, MIL‑STD‑961, MIL‑STD‑499, DoD 5000 series).
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly in written and verbal formats.