Senior Systems Engineer & MBSE Architect Lead

VTG Defense; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Aurora, CO seeks a Systems Engineer III to translate mission needs into verifiable system requirements and guide architectures across lifecycle. You will coordinate stakeholders and oversee trade studies, ensuring technical alignment and robust baselines.

The role requires 10+ years in systems engineering, TS/SCI with Poly is not specified here, and strong MBSE/SysML and DoDAF proficiency. You will mentor engineers and contribute to program reporting and risk management.

Qualifications

• MBSE/SysML proficiency for system modeling and architecture.
• DoDAF familiarity and integration into architecture framework.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams and guiding technical decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering across lifecycle: requirements strategy, architecture, interfaces, integration, verification, and baseline management.
• Own development of key SES artifacts: system requirements, interface control documents, architecture packages, technical plans.
• Drive cross-functional technical integration, resolving design conflicts and ensuring alignment across software, infrastructure, cyber, data, and test.
• Lead technical reviews and decision forums; develop trade studies and recommend solution paths based on cost/schedule/risk/performance.
• Establish and enforce requirements quality standards (measurable, testable, traceable) and manage change impacts.
• Mentor junior/mid engineers and promote engineering best practices to improve quality and delivery predictability.
• Provide technical input for program reporting, risk management, and customer briefings.

Skills

MBSE/SysML

Systems architecture

DoDAF proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Masters preferred

Job description

VTG Defense in Aurora, CO seeks a Systems Engineer III to translate mission needs into verifiable system requirements and guide architectures across lifecycle. You will coordinate stakeholders and oversee trade studies, ensuring technical alignment and robust baselines.

The role requires 10+ years in systems engineering, TS/SCI with Poly is not specified here, and strong MBSE/SysML and DoDAF proficiency. You will mentor engineers and contribute to program reporting and risk management.