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Systems Architecture Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025
Systems Engineer – Join a Mission-Driven Aerospace Team

Location: Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL

Job Type: Full-Time; Consultant (12 Months)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st shift, 4/10’s (8AM–6:30PM)

Pay Starting at: $69.87 per hour

Make an Impact That Matters

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Systems Engineer to partner with a leader in the aerospace industry on cutting-edge defense programs. In this role, you will contribute to safeguarding our nation by supporting advanced missile defense systems that protect the United States and its allies worldwide. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise to solve complex problems, optimize system performance, and influence the future of national defense.

What You’ll Do

As a Systems Engineer, You Will

  • Collaborate with industry partners to assess and improve the performance of the Ballistic Missile Defense System.
  • Evaluate systems across various scenarios and architectures to optimize mission effectiveness.
  • Develop and refine modeling, simulation, and analysis tools to address evolving threats.
  • Support integration, requirements management, and system architecture development.
  • Lead trade studies and performance analyses to define technical solutions.
  • Drive system engineering integration, testing, and analysis approaches.
  • Utilize tools such as CAMEO, DOORS, MATLAB, Python, and JAVA to support mission-critical analysis.
  • Execute and document integration/test activities while recommending process improvements.
  • Work 100% onsite at one of the listed locations, collaborating closely with experts across engineering domains.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in systems engineering (e.g., systems design, architecture, integration, requirements, or test).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and collaboration skills.
  • This position requires a security clearance, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 4 years of related experience or advanced degree with equivalent background.
  • Knowledge of DoD and missile defense command and control systems.
  • Experience in system analysis, capability assessments, and iterative product development using Agile practices.
  • Hands-on experience with verification of requirements and automated test development.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, JAVA, or similar for numerical modeling or tool development.
  • Familiarity with MBSE tools such as CAMEO, DOORS, or System Architect.

Education / Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree and 9 or more years of related experience,
  • Master’s degree with 7 or more years of related experience, or
  • PhD with 4 or more years of related experience.
  • Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate of Science degree must be from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’re not just taking a job—you’re making a difference. You’ll join a team of forward-thinking engineers and defense professionals dedicated to innovation, precision, and national security. We provide competitive pay, the chance to work on mission-critical aerospace programs, and a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your career can grow.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to apply your systems engineering expertise to one of the most impactful missions in aerospace and defense, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace defense.

Pay Details: $69.87 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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