Systems Engineer 4 - 174111

Zachary Piper Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Systems Engineer 4 to support a national missile defense program (C2BMC) with focus on system-of-systems performance analysis, MBSE, and test integration. This onsite role in Colorado Springs requires an active Top Secret clearance on day one.

You will develop modeling and simulation tools, conduct trade studies, and drive requirements verification across architecture domains, collaborating with SMEs and agile teams to deliver capability development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Minimum 5 year of experience in systems engineering (requirements, design, architecture, integration, or test).
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Active Top Secret clearance required to start.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systems analysis across missile defense architectures and scenarios.
• Develop modeling and simulation tools to evaluate performance against threats.
• Support requirements development, verification, and traceability using MBSE.
• Lead integration and test activities including planning, documentation, and results evaluation.
• Perform trade studies and performance assessments to inform design and development.
• Collaborate with engineering SMEs across domains.
• Develop capability assessments and related plans and procedures.
• Improve team productivity through automation, scripting, and tool enhancements.
• Participate in Agile development cycles and iterative processes.

Skills

Systems engineering

Systems analysis

MBSE

Agile development

Scripting/Automation

Communication

Team collaboration

Requirements verification

Education

STEM degree (Engineering/CS/Math/Physics/Chemistry)

Tools

MBSE tools (CAMEO/DOORS/System Architect)

MATLAB

Python

Java

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer 4 to support a high‑visibility national missile defense program focused on Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC). This engineer will contribute to system‑of‑systems performance analysis, integration/test activities, and model‑based systems engineering supporting the defense of the United States and allied forces.

This role is fully onsite in Colorado Springs and requires an active Top Secret clearance on day one.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct systems analysis across complex missile defense architectures and operational scenarios.
• Develop and maintain modeling and simulation tools to evaluate system performance against evolving threats.
• Support requirements development, verification, and traceability using MBSE tools.
• Lead and execute integration and test activities, including planning, scheduling, documentation, and results evaluation.
• Perform trade studies, feasibility analysis, and performance assessments to inform system design and capability development.
• Collaborate with engineering SMEs across integration, test, system performance, and architecture domains.
• Develop capability assessments, assessment objectives, and related plans and procedures.
• Improve team productivity through automation, scripting, and tool enhancements.
• Participate in Agile development cycles and iterative engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Minimum 5 year of experience in systems engineering (requirements, design, architecture, integration, or test).
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Active Top Secret clearance required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain or hold a Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with MBSE tools such as CAMEO, DOORS, or System Architect.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Java, or similar modeling/simulation languages.
• Background in missile defense, C2BMC, BMDS, air defense, intercept systems, or space systems.
• Experience with requirements verification, automated test development, and scripting.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.
• Demonstrated experience conducting trade studies, operational analysis, MOEs, feasibility analysis, or system performance analysis.

Compensation for the Systems Engineer 4 includes:

• Salary Range: $140,000-165,000 *Depending on experience/ shift*
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Tuition Assistance, and additional employee benefits

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