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VTG

System Engineer III

Pay: $135,000–$185,000/yr

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Aurora, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Systems Engineer creates computer and data communication networks for companies and organizations. Plans and designs layout for a network, determines the hardware needed and placement of computers, servers, cables and routers; determines data storage, system capacity, and speed.

$113,680 / year median in Colorado

+7% projected growth

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Job Requirements Aurora, CO Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Career Level not specified $135,000 - $185,000 Job Description Overview VTG is looking for System Engineers in Aurora, CO. The Systems Engineer III performs systems engineering tasks with limited supervision, translating mission needs into system requirements and engineering products. Coordinates across stakeholders to maintain technical alignment, supports design trade studies, and ensures requirements are verifiable and traceable through implementation and test. What will you do? Lead systems engineering approach across lifecycle: requirements strategy, architecture, interfaces, integration, verification, and technical baseline management. Own/oversee development of key systems engineering products (e.g., system requirements, interface control documentation, architecture packages, technical plans). Drive cross-functional technical integration, resolving design conflicts and ensuring alignment across software, infrastructure, cyber, data, and test. Lead technical reviews and decision forums; develop trade studies and recommend solution paths based on cost/schedule/risk/performance. Establish and enforce requirements quality standards (measurable, testable, traceable) and manage impacts of change requests. Mentor junior/mid engineers and implement engineering best practices to improve quality and delivery predictability. Provide technical input for program reporting, risk management, and customer briefings. Do you have what it takes? TS/SCI with Poly Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field; Masters Preferred 10+ years of experience. Experience serving as a lead/architect on complex integrated systems in mission environments. MBSE/SysML and architecture framework proficiency (DoDAF) and familiarity with formal review processes (SRR/PDR/CDR). Relevant certifications (e.g., INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, AWS/Azure, Security+), as appropriate to the SOW.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience serving as a lead/architect on complex integrated systems in mission environments, MBSE/SysML and architecture framework proficiency (DoDAF), and familiarity with formal review processes (SRR/PDR/CDR). This position is contingent upon program award.

Pay Range:

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $135,000 - $185,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.