Systems Engineer

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the team in Huntsville, AL. This role supports cross-functional engineering efforts to develop system-level architecture and requirements that influence Missile Defense Agency (MDA) incremental capabilities. The position focuses on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), architectural analysis, and system-of-systems integration across advanced missile defense mission areas.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in system architecture development, requirements decomposition, and modeling tools, along with the ability to collaborate in a highly technical, team-oriented environment supporting complex defense systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams in the development of system-level architecture and requirements.
• Use Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to evaluate architectural impacts through functional and behavioral analysis.
• Contribute to the development of solutions for defeating conventional and advanced threats, including ballistic, aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, and countermeasure systems.
• Collaborate in an MBSE environment to develop system-of-systems requirements through trade studies and analysis.
• Lead the development of Change Notices (CNs) to MDA system specifications, including functional, interface, and performance requirements.
• Develop architectural models, interface definitions, and support trace verification from system to element-level requirements.
• Prepare and deliver technical products such as briefings and Change Notices to support internal and MDA stakeholder reviews.
• Work in close coordination with customers and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical background in architecture development, functional decomposition, and/or allocation of requirements (performance, functional, and interface definitions).
• Experience with system modeling tools.
• Prior experience with MSOSA (Cameo), DOORS, or demonstrated knowledge in MDA domain areas.
• Ability to think critically and communicate concepts effectively through papers, presentations, and discussions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a small team environment.
• Degree in engineering classification, mathematics, or physics (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience modeling or simulating missile defense applications or similar domains (e.g., air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic and non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics).
• Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems, including aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, and countermeasures.
• Modeling and analysis experience across missile defense systems
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

About DESE:

For the past 43 years, DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. As a small, family-oriented business, DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan, competitive salaries, and perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.

Why employees love working for DESE:

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Flexible work schedules
• Two different flexible spending account options
• Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
• Performance bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
• Robust 401k profit sharing plan
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants – DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123.