System Engineer

Systems Engineer

Employee-Owned and Best Places to Work Certified Contractor

Onsite at Schriever Space Force Base, CO

System Engineer to develop threat model requirements and perform verification and validation (V&V) on threat representations across kinematic, radio frequency (RF), and infrared (IR) domains for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine understanding of threat model phenomenology, including missile trajectories, motion, and signature characteristics
• Support research and development of Radar Cross Section (RCS) and Infrared (IR) signature models
• Translate and support stakeholder requirements to ensure accurate, high-quality model deliverables
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve automation, tools, and modeling efficiency
• Support MDA Ground Test Modeling & Simulation events by delivering models on schedule
• Work closely with Missile Modeling Engineers and Production Engineers to ensure requirements alignment and successful Verification & Validation (V&V) of models

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution and 2 years of relevant experience (Or Master’s degree and 0 years of experience)
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., CAMEO or similar)
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model, including requirements decomposition, verification, and validation
• Experience with requirements traceability and systems engineering processes
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and automation
• Familiarity with missile system flight characteristics, motion, and performance
• Exposure to RCS and IR signature modeling and thermal/heating effects on object signatures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience with CAMEO or similar MBSE tools
• Background in missile systems, atmospheric dynamics, and trajectory analysis
• Knowledge of signature modeling, including countermeasures, debris, and phenomenology
• Experience with Optical Signatures Code (OSC)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Full-Time position with an Employee-Owned company offering a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Short-Term and Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance, FSA, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) Plan with company match, Tuition and Training Reimbursement, and Incentive Compensation. Estimated Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 (Based on factors such as Government labor categories (LCATs) education, experience, geographic location, etc.)

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