System Engineer

Trace3•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$65,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineer I supports the NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II) program. The role supports systems engineering across the engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, documentation, integration, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical systems. The engineer works independently on assigned tasks and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical requirements are understood, documented, implemented, and verified. The position applies systems engineering processes and methodologies in a classified operational environment and is performed full-time on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado. An active Secret clearance and IAT Level II certification under DoD 8570 are required as stated in the posting.

Requirements

0–3 years of engineering or systems engineering experience.
Experience evaluating, selecting, adapting, and applying engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to accomplish assigned work.
Experience planning, coordinating, or supporting engineering tasks and technical activities.
Knowledge of Systems Engineering V-Model methodologies.
Ability to analyze requirements and ensure technical objectives are met.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Visio.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
Active Secret clearance; the posting lists this as preferred in one section and as a clearance requirement elsewhere.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirement.
Education section states: Bachelor's degree with 3+ years or Master's degree with 1+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts.
Experience working with engineering models, preferably in a Cameo environment.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Familiarity with SysML.
Experience supporting integration, testing, troubleshooting, or sustainment activities.
Experience supporting Department of Defense or national security programs.
Experience working in classified environments.
Familiarity with requirements management and systems engineering documentation tools.

Responsibilities

Support systems engineering activities for mission and operational systems supporting NISSC II.
Interpret customer, operational, and technical requirements and perform analyses to ensure objectives are met.
Develop, maintain, and update systems engineering documentation, artifacts, databases, and related technical records.
Apply systems engineering processes and methodologies throughout the system lifecycle.
Support requirements development, traceability, verification, and validation activities.
Participate in system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment efforts.
Coordinate assigned engineering activities and assist in planning and executing project tasks.
Analyze engineering problems of moderate scope and develop practical technical solutions.
Review task outputs for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project objectives.
Support engineering reviews, technical meetings, and customer discussions.
Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, operations, and program teams to support program objectives.
Support process improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
Maintain compliance with applicable security requirements, policies, and procedures.