Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer (OOJ•45501) NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: May/11/2026 Job Description Systems Engineer•MBSE / Missile Defense Systems

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Compensation:

$130,000•$155,000 depending on experience

Clearance:

Active Secret Clearance Required

Work Arrangement:

Full-Time / 100% On-Site We are recruiting for an experienced Systems Engineer to support advanced defense and space-related programs focused on early-phase systems engineering, concept development, requirements definition, and system architecture. This role is heavily focused on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and offers the opportunity to work on highly visible mission systems supporting national defense initiatives. This position is ideal for a systems engineer with strong MBSE experience, a background in complex defense systems, and the ability to work directly with customers and integrated engineering teams in a secure environment. Key Responsibilities Lead systems engineering activities across the Systems Engineering Development Lifecycle (SEDLC) Support concept development, requirements decomposition, and system design activities Develop and maintain system models using MBSE methodologies and tools such as Cameo Develop and manage system interfaces, ICDs, and IDDs Work directly with customers to elicit, analyze, and refine system requirements Support engineering technical reviews and development of technical documentation Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams and integrated engineering environments Provide technical leadership and support for high-visibility engineering activities Communicate technical concepts clearly to engineering teams, leadership, and customers Support long-term program objectives with minimal supervision Work Environment This position is performed within a secure classified workspace and requires compliance with all security protocols and handling procedures for sensitive information. The role requires daily on-site collaboration in Colorado Springs.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications Active Secret clearance required Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 7+ years of experience Strong background in systems engineering across the full development lifecycle Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as Cameo Experience developing system concepts, requirements, and system models Experience with system interfaces and interface documentation (ICDs/IDDs) Experience working directly with customers and technical stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience working in Agile development environments Ability to work effectively in secure, classified environments Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Missile Defense System programs Experience with Space Defense or Space Domain Awareness systems Experience supporting complex Command and Control (C2) systems with networking components Experience serving in project leadership roles or as a primary technical point of contact ground supporting high-visibility programs with significant schedule and mission impact Experience working on programs where engineering performance directly impacts major organizational objectives Why is This a

Great Opportunity :

This is an excellent opportunity for a systems engineer who wants to work on mission-critical defense and space systems involving MBSE, missile defense, command-and-control architecture, and next-generation national security technologies.

Visa sponsorship provided:

No

Location:

COLORADO

SPRINGS, Colorado, USA

Remote Status:

No Remote

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Occupational Categories:

Information Technology/ Computing/ Cyber/ Software Industry(ies): Aerospace / Defense