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Systems Engineer

PPT Solutions, Inc.

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Compensation
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Location
Huntsville, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

PPT Solutions seeks a Systems Engineer to support systems engineering and architecture work across Army aviation acquisition and complex systems. The role includes developing and reviewing architecture products, identifying capability and interoperability needs, assessing risks and technical trades, and contributing to design reviews and schedules. The candidate will work across organizations and may support cybersecurity, testing, or electrical engineering activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Requirements DevelopmentRequirements VerificationSystem ArchitectureModel-Based Systems EngineeringSystems IntegrationRisk ManagementArmy Aviation AcquisitionDoDAF Architecture ProductsCommunicationBriefing PresentationSystems EngineeringIP/Data RightsSustainment StrategiesGovernment Contracting InterfacesTechnical Working GroupsCross-Functional Team LeadershipSource SelectionEvaluation Criteria DevelopmentTechnical Review BoardsSoftware DevelopmentSoftware IntegrationMissile LaunchersMissile DispensersArmy AviationUnmanned Aircraft Command and ControlMiddle Tier AcquisitionModular Open Systems ApproachJIRASPDSCybersecurityHardware-in-the-Loop TestingElectrical Engineering

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering4+ Years Relevant ExperienceAbility to Obtain U.S. Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

About PPT Solutions,

We’re a team of passionate problem‑solvers helping organizations transform how they serve their customers. At PPT Solutions, we believe in doing work that matters, with people who care. We combine deep expertise with a get‑it‑done mindset to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions that make an impact. If you’re entrepreneurial minded, energized by leading teams, building customer relationships, and driving meaningful business results — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Candidate must possess a thorough understanding of the requirements development and verification process, system architecture, Model Based Systems Engineering methodologies, and complex systems integration. Candidate should have experience with the identification of risks, development of risk mitigations, and the development of COAs/recommendations during all phases of the systems engineering process and product life cycle. Candidate must have experience with Army aviation acquisition processes (both hardware and software preferred). Candidate should have experience in the development and maintenance of architecture products across the span of Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), to include Project Views, Capability Views, Operational Views, System/Service Views, Standard Views and Data and Information Views. Candidate will work across multiple organizations to identify and define future capability and interoperability needs, identify key architecture and system level trades, participate in design/milestone reviews, and review and contribute to architecture models.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that thrives in a dynamic environment and can recognize technical issues and risks without assistance. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be willing to develop and present briefings as needed. Candidate will provide inputs to an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The ideal candidate will also possess experience working cybersecurity, testing, such as hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), and/or electrical engineering.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree + 4-10 years of relevant experience.

  • Degree must be an engineering degree from an accredited program of study.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance.

  • Experience in DoW systems engineering , preferably with UAS, aviation, or complex weapon systems.

  • Strong understanding of IP/Data Rights , sustainment strategies, and government contracting interfaces.

  • Proven ability to lead risk management , technical working groups, and cross‑functional IPTs.

  • Experience supporting source selection , evaluation criteria development, and technical review boards.

  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to synthesize complex technical issues for senior leadership.

Experience with the following is desired, but not required:

  • Software development/integration

  • Missile launchers/dispensers

  • Army Aviation

  • Unmanned Aircraft Command and Control

  • Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) processes

  • Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)

  • JIRA, SPDS, or similar

Work Environment & Physical Demands: This job typically operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise level. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time. This role may require lifting lightweight objects, typically used in an office environment, such as a computer laptop, files, or copy paper.

For some, acknowledged at hire and in support of specified contract tasks, this role may be required to

work outside in moderate weather conditions, stand/remain stationary for long hours, and climb in and

out of vehicles/aircraft. The noise level in this work environment ranges from moderate to loud and may

require protective devices such as wearing ear plugs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision,

distance vision and the ability to differentiate between colors.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At PPT, we value our employees. You can take comfort in the fact that here you will be treated as a professional, given room to grow and compensated with a benefits package to care for you and your family. You have made the decision to do meaningful work and we believe you should be rewarded for that decision. Explore our website and learn more about what it means to be a part of PPT Solutions.

Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, basic life w/AD&D, supplemental life, short and long-term disability, EAP, FSA, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, employee referral award program and reimbursable job-related education/professional certification training.

PPT Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Employment Type

Full-Time Salaried

How this job compares

Set against the 11,823 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Alabama median$109–195K/yr248 salary ranges
  • US median$56–70/hr453 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 378 open Systems Engineer jobs in Alabama and 11,823 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Alabama
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,867 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,496 of the 11,823 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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