Systems Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Systems Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama for a one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This hybrid position supports program-level systems engineering and software license management activities across a complex defense environment. The role focuses on software usage tracking, compliance, budgeting support, audit readiness, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination to ensure licensing needs are understood, controlled, and optimized.Required SkillsActive Secret clearanceExperience developing, managing, and implementing goals, plans, and complex processesAdvanced data analysis and reporting skillsStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsStrong organizational, planning, and execution skillsExcellent communication skills and the ability to work across teams throughout an organizationAbility to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervisionAbility to monitor software usage and licensing compliance across a programAbility to collect, analyze, and report software license consumption data for forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and cost optimizationAbility to plan, conduct, and oversee software license auditsU.S. citizenship requiredPreferred SkillsStrong attention to detailProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially ExcelAbility to learn new software applications quicklyAbility to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects at onceAbility to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlinesWhat You'll DoPerform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analysis across the system lifecycleHelp translate customer and product requirements into total system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraintsPerform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition activitiesMonitor software usage and licenses to ensure compliance with agreements, terms, and regulationsManage a repository of applications, databases, and spreadsheetsIssue budgetary requests for quotes and submit purchase requestsImport, filter, analyze, and report software information to stakeholdersConduct regular software license audits and identify compliance gaps or discrepanciesCollaborate with lifecycle managers and budget owners to understand current and future licensing needsWork across departments to evaluate and optimize software license deploymentsIdentify licensing-related risks and develop mitigation strategies to support legal and regulatory compliancePay$110.02/hourJob ID: 1169Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.