Chief Engineer - Computer Systems Engineer/Architect SME

AMERICAN SYSTEMS • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect SME with 11 years of progressive, expert level experience and a TS/SCI Clearance to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) -Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoD/Military training
• Experience: 11+ years of progressive, expert-level systems engineering experience
• Expertise in DoD systems engineering standards (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288), technical baseline management, root cause analysis, and technical risk assessment.
• Track record of providing technical leadership, cross-disciplinary team management, and high-reliability, mission-critical system service delivery.
• Skilled in digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, technical documentation, and performance analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder

Nice To Haves

• SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFACT certification
• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP, TOGAF, etc.

Responsibilities

• Works in close Coordination EDLM/UDLM (Emergency/Urgent Depot Level Maintenance) manager
• Accountable for management and execution of all engineering activities.
• Oversees implementing systems engineering processes (e.g., requirements analysis, root cause analysis, performance, reliability/maintainability assessments, lifecycle product support, risk management, etc.) to ensure technical support to mission priorities and operational effectiveness.
• Leads integrated technical teams in investigating deficiencies, resolving complex technical problems, and coordinating engineering change proposals to focus on continuous technical baseline improvement and managing technical debt.
• Additional duties include validating test approaches, ensuring traceability between technical documentation and delivered systems, and engineering reviews.

Benefits

• AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level