NISSC 3 Chief Engineer - Computer Systems Engineer/Architect SME

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 139,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect SME with 11+ years in expert-level systems engineering and a TS/SCI clearance to support NORAD, NCMC-ITW/AA, and Space Support Contract III missions.

You will supervise engineering activities, apply formal SE processes, and lead integrated teams to resolve complex issues while ensuring traceability and risk management. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of progressive, expert-level systems engineering experience.
• Expertise in DoW systems engineering standards (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288).
• Technical baseline management, root cause analysis, and risk assessment.
• Leadership across cross-disciplinary teams for mission-critical systems.
• Strong in digital engineering, MBSE, documentation, and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversees engineering activities and coordinates with EDLM/UDLM managers.
• Leads systems engineering processes to support mission priorities and effectiveness.
• Directs teams to investigate deficiencies and manage technical debt.
• Validates test approaches and ensures traceability of docs to delivered systems.
• Conducts engineering reviews and supports change proposals.

Skills

Systems engineering

Root cause analysis

Technical risk assessment

Model-based systems engineering

Digital engineering

Technical documentation

Performance analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

High-reliability systems

Education

Bachelor1s degree in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Eng

Tools

SecurityX/CASP+/CCNP Security/CCSP/FITSP-O/GFACT

INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP TOGAF

Job description

NISSC 3 Chief Engineer - Computer Systems Engineer/Architect SME

Location: US-CO-Colorado Springs

ID: 2026-3932

Category: Software & Systems Development

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect SME with 11 years of progressive, expert level experience and a TS/SCI Clearance to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) - Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission.

Responsibilities

• Works in close Coordination EDLM/UDLM (Emergency/Urgent Depot Level Maintenance) manager
• Accountable for management and execution of all engineering activities.
• Oversees implementing systems engineering processes (e.g., requirements analysis, root cause analysis, performance, reliability/maintainability assessments, lifecycle product support, risk management, etc.) to ensure technical support to mission priorities and operational effectiveness.
• Leads integrated technical teams in investigating deficiencies, resolving complex technical problems, and coordinating engineering change proposals to focus on continuous technical baseline improvement and managing technical debt.
• Additional duties include validating test approaches, ensuring traceability between technical documentation and delivered systems, and engineering reviews.

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Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoW/Military training

Certifications:

• SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFACT certification
• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP, TOGAF, etc.

Experience:

• 11+ years of progressive, expert-level systems engineering experience
• Expertise in DoW systems engineering standards (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288), technical baseline management, root cause analysis, and technical risk assessment.
• Track record of providing technical leadership, cross-disciplinary team management, and high-reliability, mission-critical system service delivery.
• Skilled in digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, technical documentation, and performance analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder

Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities

These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $139,400.00/Yr. - USD $232,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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