Project Engineer – Rugged Military Electronics & Embedded Systems (Duotech)

Overview

Apogee Engineering is supporting Duotech Services, LLC (DSL), by helping identify and engage qualified candidates for this opportunity.Duotech Services, LLC (DSL) is a technology provider to the U.S. DoD since 1982, specializing in the repair and sustainment of Mil/Aero platform electronics subsystems and the design and production of cost-effective RADAR systems and Automated Test Equipment (ATE). Having completed repairs or upgrades for over 12,000 unique NSNs for 40+ U.S. Military allied countries around the world, DSL is a uniquely capable engineering services firm actively supporting the global sustainment of mission-critical warfighting capabilities.

Duotech Services, LLC (DSL) is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of engineering projects involving rugged military‑grade embedded computing systems and automated test equipment (ATE). This mid‑senior level role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of leadership, system‑level engineering, and hands‑on technical problem solving. You will serve as the primary technical lead for project teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, coordinating cross‑disciplinary engineering activities, and driving projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Years of Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of experience in engineering roles supporting embedded systems, rugged electronics, aerospace, or defense environments.Additional Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Experience:

• 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 project leadership tools such as requirements management platforms, risk tracking systems, or configuration management systems.

Additional InformationLocation: Hunstville, ALOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-siteTravel: None