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Secret Systems Engineer

Post Date

Apr 16, 2026

Location

Huntsville,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35808
US
Jun 20, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

System Administrator

Req #

DEN-37c290ab-6484-4fbc-be48-4f3642604be4

Pay Rate

$64 - $80 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Secret System Engineer to be located in the Huntsville AL area. Lead the development of new system concepts by transforming stakeholder needs, gathered through documentation and solicitation, into easily reviewable technical approaches. Perform requirements elicitation and decomposition using behavioral artifacts such as use cases, activity diagrams, and sequence diagrams to convey understanding of the required behaviors and the system's performance under development. Lead the development of physical and logical system models that capture the system under development, using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools. Lead system interface development, as documented in Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Design Descriptions (IDDs), by converting system and interface requirements into message-level details sufficient to coordinate interface development. Support formal and informal engineering technical reviews. Create, review, and critique interface documents, system requirements, verification documentation, architectural documentation, and engineering estimates. Interface with key stakeholders, including the MDA customer and working-level counterparts, as needed. Participate in Agile development planning and execution, including iteration planning and status reporting. Work will be carried out as part of an Agile Scrum team, guided by a Team Lead who reports to the C2BMC Regional Systems Engineering Manager. Work will be performed in a closed area with no remote work options

PR: 65-81/hr

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors in STEM w/ 8+ years of relevant experience
Secret clearance or higher
Missile Defense / Space: Experience with Missile Defense System components and/or Space Defense, Space Domain Awareness, or related space missions
C2 Systems: Background in complex Command and Control systems, particularly those with extensive networking capabilities
MBSE: Hands-on experience with model-based systems engineering approaches and tools (e.g., Cameo)
Requirements & Concept Development: Proven ability to elicit customer needs, decompose requirements, and drive concept development
Customer Engagement: Comfortable interfacing directly with customers in a technical capacity

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering is highly preferred
Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP – MBF)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.