Project Engineer – Rugged Military Electronics, Embedded Systems

Apogee Engineering, LLC

. Lead the project team's technical activities across electrical, mechanical, software, test, and systems engineering disciplines .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing technical project activities, with a strong focus on system integration, rugged military-grade electronics, and embedded systems. Proven ability to translate customer requirements into actionable engineering plans while ensuring compliance with DoD standards and maintaining project alignment with scope, schedule, and cost objectives.

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Embedded Systems EngineeringRugged Electronics DesignSystem Integration PrinciplesTechnical Project LeadershipDoD Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSystems EngineeringTechnical Documentation DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementRequirements DevelopmentRisk TrackingReverse EngineeringSustainment ActivitiesModernization of Legacy Systems

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative Team LeadershipCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Automated Test EquipmentRequirements Management PlatformsConfiguration Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseMilitary-Grade ElectronicsSystem VerificationSystem Validation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the project team's technical activities across electrical, mechanical, software, test, and systems engineering disciplines
Translate customer requirements, objectives, and constraints into actionable engineering plans and system-level approaches
Oversee system architecture development, subsystem integration, and technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure engineering design efforts meet functional, environmental, and performance requirements for ruggedized military-grade electronics and embedded systems
Coordinate and guide reverse-engineering, sustainment, and modernization activities for legacy systems
Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, stakeholders, and internal leadership
Monitor technical progress, risks, and issues; implement mitigation strategies to maintain project alignment with scope, schedule, and cost objectives
Lead engineering reviews, technical documentation development, and configuration management efforts
Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering environment focused on innovation, quality, and mission readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in engineering roles supporting embedded systems, rugged electronics, aerospace, or defense environments
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams or technical project activities
Strong understanding of system integration principles and engineering lifecycle processes
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Experience coordinating engineering planning, requirements development, and technical execution
Experience with rugged military-spec electronic systems, embedded computing platforms, and automated test equipment
Background in reverse engineering, sustainment, or modernization of legacy hardware/software systems
Familiarity with DoD standards, qualification processes, and system verification/validation
Strong communication skills and proven ability to engage with customers and cross-functional teams
Experience with requirements management platforms, risk tracking systems, or configuration management systems