Senior Systems Engineer-Project Lead

Senior Systems Engineer - Project Lead

Location: Huntsville, AL | Full-time | Hybrid

Relocation Assistance and Signing Bonus

Join the future of Systems Engineering

Secmation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Project Lead to provide technical and execution leadership for the development, integration, and test of complex RF- and embedded-centric systems supporting defense and industrial cybersecurity applications. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through full lifecycle execution, with particular emphasis on system integration, spectrum coordination, and test planning and execution.

You will serve as a key technical interface between engineering teams, program management, and government customers-ensuring systems are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with performance, regulatory, and operational requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through development, integration, and test of complex RF-, embedded-, and software-intensive defense systems.


• Plan and execute system-level test and validation activities, including laboratory, HWIL, and field environments.


• Own spectrum coordination and regulatory engagement, securing frequency authorizations with U.S. government agencies.


• Drive systems and test planning, ensuring requirements verification, traceability, and customer acceptance.


• Manage technical execution across multi-year programs, balancing cost, schedule, performance, and risk.


• Brief internal leadership and government customers on technical progress, risks, and results at key program milestones.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD TS security clearance required.


• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


• 8+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering roles supporting complex, software- and hardware-intensive systems, within defense or national security programs.


• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through system development, integration, and test activities.


• Strong background in RF and embedded systems, including system-level integration and test.


• Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.


• Proven experience planning, coordinating, and executing system-level test events, including laboratory, HWIL, and field testing.


• Experience developing system and test plans, managing requirements verification and traceability, and producing detailed test reports.


• Experience developing and managing project schedules and technical execution plans for multi-year defense programs, balancing cost, schedule, performance, and risk.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing and delivering technical briefings, reports, and customer presentations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience and market conditions)


• One-time signing bonus


• Company equity


• Relocation assistance


• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)


• Paid time off & flexible work schedules


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• Life and disability insurance (short & long-term)


• 401(k) retirement benefits plus employer contributions

About Secmation

Secmation is not a traditional IT company - we specialize in AI-driven software solutions, embedded cybersecurity, and secure RF systems for the defense industry. Our mission is to deliver next-generation secure technologies for electronic warfare, autonomous systems, and critical defense applications.

Visit our website to learn more about our work and impact:

Why Join Secmation

Secmation is a proven, mission-focused engineering company with more than a decade of success delivering real capability to the defense community. We operate with the speed, ownership, and tight-knit culture of a small business-backed by the credibility and track record that comes from 10+ years of successful execution. Here, engineers build systems that matter, move fast, and ship technology that directly impacts national security.

We bring together AI-enabled RF/cyber analysis, trusted execution, and modern digital-engineering pipelines so security is built in from day one. Our technology helps defense teams spot cyber/EW risks earlier, respond faster, and move from model to mission with less friction-supported by zero-trust patterns, strong cryptography, and engineering practices built for defense challenges.

Joining Secmation means joining a company where your work matters - and where you can see your code, designs, and ideas directly shape real-world outcomes.

Small company. Big mission. Real engineering.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Secmation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, gender, orientation, identity, religion, or veteran status.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to government clearance requirements.

The salary range for this position represents a general guideline; however, Secmation considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.