Entry Level Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance)

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Job Title

Entry-Level Systems Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer to join our Architecture and Systems Engineering team. This individual will be paired with experienced engineers and will support the development of systems engineering products across the full systems engineering lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements engineering, use case development, logical architecture modeling, and interface definition.

This role may also involve software development, database manipulation, and the use of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, while supporting the Systems Engineering V-Model (SE‑V) and Architecture Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support requirements engineering activities, including requirements definition, analysis, and traceability

• Assist with use case development and logical architecture modeling

• Support interface definition and documentation

• Contribute to systems engineering products in accordance with the Architecture and Systems Engineering Management Plan (ASEMP) and related processes

• Collaborate effectively within a team of experienced systems engineers

• Support DoD Information Systems engineering efforts, as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Exposure to Systems Engineering concepts, including:

• Requirements engineering

• Use case development

• Logical architecture modeling

• Interface definition

• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative engineering team

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and Macros

• Experience with Microsoft Visio

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience in one or more programming or technical areas, such as:

• Java, C++, or Python

• Database management

• Networking or data communications

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, such as Cameo

• Experience performing systems engineering for DoD Information Systems

• Formal education in Systems Engineering

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience, or

• Master’s degree with 0 years of experience

This role may also include non-exempt personnel involved in technical work with appropriate education and/or specialized training and 3–7+ years of equivalent experience.

Location

• Full-time

• On-site in Huntsville, AL

Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance required

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.