Posted 28 July, 2026
Systems Engineer
Sparks Group
Huntsville, AL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary/Company: Our client, a leading Defense contractor, is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with a mechanical (NOT software) background. Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. Due to the nature of this work, only US Citizens can be considered. Fully onsite in Huntsville, relocation assistance may be available.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- As a Systems Engineer on our team, you have the chance to lead the technical development and integration of Department of Defense systems.
- You’ll create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models of systems from concept throughout the product lifecycle.
- You’ll apply specific functional, working, and general industry knowledge and develop or contribute to solutions for a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity in support of hypersonic testing.
- You will work independently with some guidance and review or guide the activities of junior employees.
- 5+ years of experience with systems design, integration, and testing activities
- Experience conducting system-level trade studies to identify and balance conflicting requirements
- Experience delivering complex aerospace hardware from concept to test
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
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This job is In-Person.
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.
