Systems Integration Engineer (Defense Systems) in Huntsville, Alabama at BLACKROCK STRATEGY INC

Systems Integration Engineer

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: Up to 25%
Clearance: Active Secret required (TS/SCI eligible)

ABOUT BLACKROCK STRATEGY

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. (BrS) is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) delivering tailored solutions to government and commercial clients. Our expertise spans the Department of War (DoW), U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), private equity, high-net-worth individuals, and business leaders.

Our mission is to optimize resources, reduce risk, and protect our clients' interests through expert assessments and proactive strategies. We deliver solutions that enhance safety, resilience, and mission effectiveness in complex environments.

At Blackrock Strategy, Inc., we invest in our people. You will work on meaningful, high-impact problems alongside a team that values critical thinking, collaboration, and ownership.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Modern defense systems don’t succeed based on individual components. They succeed through integration.
This role ensures systems work together as intended.

Blackrock Strategy is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to support the integration, assessment, and operational deployment of emerging technologies within complex defense programs.

This role operates at the intersection of engineering, program execution, and mission delivery, ensuring systems are integrated effectively and perform reliably across evolving operational environments.

The ideal candidate is technically grounded, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders in a structured, program-driven environment.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Systems are integrated effectively across multi-component defense programs
• Technical risks, gaps, and inefficiencies are identified early and resolved proactively
• System performance is clearly translated into actionable insights for engineering and program leadership
• Integration efforts support program timelines and mission requirements
• Stakeholders operate with a clear understanding of system capabilities and dependencies
• Emerging technologies are evaluated for alignment with program objectives

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support system integration efforts across hardware, software, and operational components
• Analyze system performance against requirements and identify areas for improvement
• Participate in integration, testing, and validation activities
• Collect and interpret system-level data to inform technical and program decisions
• Coordinate with engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders
• Contribute to technical documentation, including reports, test plans, and system assessments
• Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and their applicability to program needs
• Maintain awareness of system architecture, dependencies, and integration constraints

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET preferred)
• Experience in systems engineering, integration, or test & evaluation environments
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or government programs
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting complex defense programs or system-of-systems environments
• Familiarity with integration across multiple engineering domains
• Experience working directly with government program offices or stakeholders
• Exposure to emerging technologies or modernization efforts
• Experience supporting verification, validation, or system assessment activities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On-site in Huntsville, AL
• Operates within a program-driven, engineering-focused environment
• Requires coordination across engineering, program, and government teams
• Travel up to 25% may be required
• Remote work is limited and not typical for this role

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts in English, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to prepare executive-level briefings, technical summaries, and reports.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to evaluate complex systems, analyze technical tradeoffs, and synthesize input from multiple organizations into cohesive, actionable direction.

Capable of identifying risks and integration challenges while applying sound engineering judgment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We recruit, hire, and advance qualified individuals based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also take affirmative action to employ and advance veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources department at (256) 429-3608.

BENEFITS

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program

Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance