Entry Level Systems Engineer

The Tactical Software and Autonomy Solutions (TSAS) team at i3 supports DoD customers in developing cutting-edge autonomy software architectures to distribute autonomous control across a diverse assortment of uncrewed air, ground, surface, and subsurface platforms.

The team is seeking a Systems Engineer with 0-3 years of professional experience to embed with a software development team, assisting with the development of requirements and artifacts, and performing extensive testing of software and systems in development. This is a new project leveraging modern tools to track, develop, deploy, and test software development projects. 

This position is contingent on funding with an anticipated mid to late September start time frame.

• Candidate will develop and maintain standardized, testable requirements based on customer and collaborator input. 

• Candidate will be responsible for testing and documentation associated with developing software applications. 

• Candidate will be responsible for familiarizing themself with cloud-based infrastructure and tooling. 

• Candidate will perform demonstrations and interface with customers to ensure product meets end customer goals. 

• Candidate will support software development teams throughout the software development lifecycle. 

• Position Location: Huntsville, AL 

• CONUS Travel required: Less than 20% 

Required Experience:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance preferred. Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance prior to start.
• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the hard sciences
• 0 to 3 years of experience required.
• Candidate must be a team player and be creative, adaptive, and excited to learn.
• Candidate must have experience with technical writing.
• Candidate must have experience (academic or professional) developing requirements and test plans.
• Candidate must have familiarity with Agile Scrum development methodology and associated tools.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with documentation tools such as Texmaker and PlantUML.
• Have familiarity with a configuration management software tool.
• Experience supporting field demonstrations.
• Familiarity with basic networking and troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Familiarity with drones and/or RC Planes, boats, or ground vehicles.
• Familiarity with web development.

Physical Demands:

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.  

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!