Mid Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to analyze requirements, decompose program capabilities, and manage traceability across complex software systems. You will develop and maintain interface documentation and coordinate cross-system activities with government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in systems engineering, is proficient in V&V, and can guide junior engineers while adhering to government standards in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of systems engineering experience on software-intensive systems.
• Experience with requirements analysis and interface documentation.
• V&V support experience and test planning.
• Ability to work on-site at a Government facility.
• Experience in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, decompose, and manage requirements and traceability across program capabilities
• Develop and maintain interface documentation and support cross-system coordination
• Produce system design artifacts, diagrams, and engineering documentation
• Support verification and validation activities including test planning and execution
• Conduct root cause analysis on system issues and develop technical solutions
• Coordinate engineering tasks with development teams and Government stakeholders
• Guide and support junior engineers on established engineering processes

Skills

Strong Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Interface Documentation

Test Planning

Root Cause Analysis

System Design Artifacts

Engineering Documentation

Verification and Validation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze, decompose, and manage requirements and traceability across program capabilities
• Develop and maintain interface documentation and support cross-system coordination
• Produce system design artifacts, diagrams, and engineering documentation
• Support verification and validation activities including test planning and execution
• Conduct root cause analysis on system issues and develop technical solutions
• Coordinate engineering tasks with development teams and Government stakeholders
• Guide and support junior engineers on established engineering processes

Requirements

• Required TS/SCI Security Clearance with ability to obtain Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience accepted)
• 4+ years of systems engineering experience on software-intensive systems
• Experience with requirements analysis, interface documentation, and V&V support
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
• Experience working within Agile development environments
• Ability to work on-site at a Government facility

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering for software-intensive systems, with a strong focus on requirements analysis, interface documentation, and verification and validation support. Proficient in coordinating engineering tasks and guiding junior engineers while maintaining compliance with government standards.

Hard Skills

• Requirements Analysis
• Interface Documentation
• Verification and Validation Support
• Root Cause Analysis
• System Design Artifacts
• Engineering Documentation
• Test Planning
• Technical Solutions Development
• Cross-System Coordination
• Analytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science