Project Engineer – Rugged Military Electronics & Embedded Systems

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 war fighting 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.

• 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.

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.

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

Location:

Hunstville, AL

On-site/Hybrid/Remote:
On-site

Travel:
None