Senior Systems Engineer

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation

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Huntsville, AL Until 10/3/2026 20+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Short and Intermediate Effectors for Layered Defense Project Office (SHIELD).  In this role, you will directly work with Lower Tier Interceptor Product Office Leadership and Chief Engineer to ensure the product’s success through rigorous engineering methods and technical expertise.  You will support multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams to develop solutions that support developmental and operational goals.

Responsibilities

  • Support all lifecycle phases of Systems Engineering to include identification and management, analysis of alternatives, architecture development, systems software, integration, testing, deployment, performance-based logistics, and disposal of systems.
  • Provide programmatic and technical knowledge that is informed by a comprehensive understanding of the greater mission context, DoD systems development process, and stakeholder roles and requirements to ensure concepts, ideas, and expectations are communicated accurately and effectively among all customers.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on engineering processes, standards, options, and documentation processes for application to rapid development and acquisition programs.
  • Provide knowledge of systems engineering methods to assess and evaluate the status, effectiveness, and efficiency of programs and technologies.
  • Conduct analysis and provide recommendations to minimize costs, schedule, and technical risk and maximize effectiveness.
  • Review technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with the product requirements and applicable standards.
  • Work with Army, OSD and DoD organizations and related staff processes associated with the DoD acquisition process.
  • Provide effective verbal and written communication skills while adapting communication styles to suit different audiences or facilitate group discussions and develop accurate written materials to clearly and concisely communicate information

Required

  • ABET accredited BS degree or BS in technical field
  • 20 years of related experience
  • 5 years Patriot missile experience
  • Demonstrated experience supporting DoW engineering programs (missile development and manufacturing experience is highly preferred).
  • Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and technical data.
  • Some travel
  • Must have an in-scope DoW Secret security clearance. 

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation 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 at INTUITIVE hr@irtc-hq.com or 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.

About this role

Summary

Support systems engineering lifecycle for missile defense projects, ensuring compliance and technical excellence.

Job title

Senior Systems Engineer

Experience level

20+ years

Minimum experience

20+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Huntsville, AL; on-site with travel allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineering drawingstechnical datasecurity clearanceDoD processes

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

systems engineeringmissile developmentDoD systemssecurity clearance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Huntsville, AL, USA

On-site City