NISSC 3 Systems Engineer III

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Systems Engineer III for the NISSC 3 program in Colorado Springs. The role involves technical planning, requirements management, and system integration in a Secret/TS/SCI environment.

You will work with operations, cybersecurity, configuration management, logistics, and test teams to deliver secure, mission-critical solutions. Qualified candidates have 7–10 years of systems engineering experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent DoD training, and an active Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelors in IT or related field or equivalent DoD training.
• Equivalent DoD/Military training in systems engineering accepted.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI is required.
• Experience in secure, mission-critical environments is preferred.
• DoW 8140 certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong documentation and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering investigations, risk management, and process improvement.
• Perform technical planning, requirements management, and configuration activities.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation, including test planning and analysis.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and recommended corrective actions.
• Lead or support requirements analysis, allocation, and traceability across hardware, software, and networks.
• Contribute to technical risk management, including assessment and mitigation tracking.
• Support engineering process improvement initiatives per program standards.
• Track and manage system obsolescence, planning upgrades and transitions.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical deliverables and test reports.
• Prepare technical documentation, training inputs, and supportability analyses.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated engineering solutions.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

DoD/SSCI environment experience

System administration / Troubleshoot

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / related field

Equivalent DoD/Military training in systems engineering

Job description

NISSC 3 Systems Engineer III

Location: US-CO-Colorado Springs

ID: 2026-4164

Category: Software & Systems Development

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking our next Systems Engineer III!!

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking Systems Engineer III personnel Solution Architect, and Systems Engineer roles), to support the NISSC 3 program in Colorado Springs. These positions perform technical planning, requirements management, configuration, verification, and system integration activities in a Secret/TS/SCI environment.

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineers will lead and support engineering investigations, risk management, process improvement, and technical documentation to ensure systems meet contract, customer, and mission objectives.

• Perform technical planning, requirements management, and configuration activities to support complex mission systems and architectures.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation, including test planning, execution, and analysis of results.
• Conduct engineering investigations to diagnose and resolve system issues, including root cause analysis and recommended corrective actions.
• Lead or support requirements analysis, allocation, and traceability across hardware, software, and network components.
• Contribute to technical risk management, including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and tracking.
• Support engineering process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with program standards and best practices.
• Track and manage system obsolescence, supporting technology refresh, upgrades, and transition planning.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical deliverables such as system engineering plans, interface control documents, design descriptions, and test reports.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation, engineering plans, training inputs, and supportability analyses in alignment with program needs and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams (operations, cybersecurity, configuration management, logistics, test) to ensure integrated engineering solutions and supportability.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, or complex system administration/integration in secure, mission critical (DoW or similar) environments.
• Expertise in system administration and troubleshooting in support of multiple mission systems.
• Strong skills in preventive and corrective maintenance with a focus on system availability and operational readiness.
• Experience supporting incident response, including troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination of corrective actions.
• Proficiency in managing process documentation, operational logs, and technical records to maintain data integrity and traceability.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute technical input for performance optimization and to oversee compliance with engineering and procedural standards.
• Experience working with cross functional teams to align engineering tasks with program objectives and schedules.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field,
• OR
• Equivalent DoW/Military training in systems engineering, systems administration, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum: Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.
• Holds a DoW 8140 qualifying certification; one or more of the following (or equivalent) is required/preferred: SecurityX / CASP+ / CCNP Security / CCSP / FITSPO / GFACT

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 $96,800.00/Yr. - USD $161,500.00/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.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status