System Engineer III

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

Overview

VTG is looking for System Engineers in Aurora, CO. The Systems Engineer III performs systems engineering tasks with limited supervision, translating mission needs into system requirements and engineering products. Coordinates across stakeholders to maintain technical alignment, supports design trade studies, and ensures requirements are verifiable and traceable through implementation and test.

What will you do?

• Lead systems engineering approach across lifecycle: requirements strategy, architecture, interfaces, integration, verification, and technical baseline management.


• Own/oversee development of key systems engineering products (e.g., system requirements, interface control documentation, 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 impacts of change requests.


• Mentor junior/mid engineers and implement engineering best practices to improve quality and delivery predictability.


• Provide technical input for program reporting, risk management, and customer briefings.

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required


• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field; Masters Preferred


• 10+ years of experience.


• Experience serving as a lead/architect on complex integrated systems in mission environments.


• MBSE/SysML and architecture framework proficiency (DoDAF) and familiarity with formal review processes (SRR/PDR/CDR).


• Relevant certifications (e.g., INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, AWS/Azure, Security+), as appropriate to the SOW.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience serving as a lead/architect on complex integrated systems in mission environments, MBSE/SysML and architecture framework proficiency (DoDAF), and familiarity with formal review processes (SRR/PDR/CDR).

This position is contingent upon program award.

Pay Range:

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $135,000 - $185,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.