Systems Engineer

Cimarron is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.

Key Duties:

• Develop, manage, and maintain project requirements, ensuring traceability from stakeholder needs through design, implementation, and operations.
• Participate in and facilitate design reviews, ensuring compliance with project requirements, codes, and standards.
• Support project closeout activities, including verification and validation, final documentation, as-built records, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, CM analysts, and stakeholders to ensure systems integration.
• Contribute to the creation, revision, and maintenance of SE governance documents, including the SEMP, SEP, and SE Handbook.
• Standardize processes for requirements management, design review, risk management, and V&V across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure governance aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Support training and rollout of SE processes to other engineers and project teams.
• Work cross-functionally with project managers, engineering disciplines, operations, and executive leadership.
• Participate in enterprise SE working groups and process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at the time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• 3 or more years of experience in systems engineering or a closely related engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience with SE lifecycle processes, including requirements development, design reviews, verification & validation, and project closeouts.
• Strong understanding of SE standards such as INCOSE SE Handbook or ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience supporting facilities or infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architecture Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing or maintaining governance documents such as SEMP, SEP, or an SE Handbook.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices.
• Experience coordinating with diverse technical and operational stakeholders.
• Experience with metrics-driven process improvement.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.