Software Systems Engineer II

Protingent; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salaries

insurance plan options (HDHP plan or P

education/certification reimbursement

pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

an administered 401k plan

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Systems Engineer II in Louisville, CO to design and integrate complex system solutions with cross-functional teams.

You will derive and allocate system requirements, document concepts of operation, and support milestone reviews, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring adherence to MBSE practices and INCOSE standards. ITAR compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field; Master’s plus 3 years is preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience or Master’s + 3 years is common.
• Understanding of systems development lifecycle and MBSE tools.
• Experience with requirements management and MBSE frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures.
• Define and document system concepts of operation and perform verification planning.
• Support milestone reviews with artifacts and deliverables.
• Oversee system integration and verification to ensure performance.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies; lead small teams.

Skills

Systems Engineering principles

MBSE experience

Requirements management

V&V concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO EA

Rhapsody

MATLAB

SysML

Job description

Position Title

Systems Engineer II

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Louisville, CO

Job Responsibilities

Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures Define and document system concepts of operation Support development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables Oversee system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance Identify and manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement Adhere to established engineering processes and standards Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution May lead small teams to execute Systems Engineering scope

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, or Master’s + 3 years of experience)
• Typically 5+ years of related experience (or Master’s + 3 years of experience)
• Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a thorough understanding of the systems development lifecycle
• Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
• Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
• Emerging ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive Systems Engineering products
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Preferred: Robust experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML
• Preferred: Solid understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components
• Preferred: Solid understanding of project management methodologies, including risk management and technical performance tracking
• Preferred: Solid understanding of technical baseline and configuration management
• Preferred: Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers
• Preferred: Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
• Preferred: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Preferred: Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Job Details

Job Type: Contract

Location: Louisville, CO

Pay Rate Range: $50-80/hr.

ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package

• competitive salaries
• insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
• education/certification reimbursement
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• an administered 401k plan

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.