Systems Engineer: HSV-26145

deciBel Research, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus program

Flexible/telecommuting schedules

Job summary

deciBel Research, Inc. seeks a system engineering support professional to contribute to the software development lifecycle for the Missile Defense Agency’s Threat Modeling Center at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

You will work on requirements derivation, MBSE model development, and documentation for simulation tools. Responsibilities include collaborating on process development, gaining experience with missile defense concepts, and briefing customers on technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required.
• 2+ years of experience with Bachelor's; 0+ with Master's.
• Experience with military modeling and simulation frameworks is preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis, scripting or automation using Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts and related tools is desired.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain DoD access; TS/SCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements derivation and MBSE artifact development for missile defense projects.
• Collaborate to define and refine development processes and procedures.
• Research missile defense concepts and space-based sensor phenomenology for threat modeling.
• Develop system engineering artifacts supporting development and testing with senior engineers.
• Help create and update technical docs, system requirements, and user guides for simulation tools.
• Provide briefings to customers and stakeholders on technical solutions and process updates.
• Assist in training and orientation of simulation tools.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Data analysis

Scripting

Automation

MBSE concepts

Agile/Scrum

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

CAMEO

MagicDraw

Job description

Position Description:

The successful candidate will assist in the software development lifecycle through requirements derivation, process development and refinement, Model Based Systems Engineering model development, and contractual documentation for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

Duties include:

• Support capability elicitation and derivation of requirements to realize requested development.
• Collaborate in defining and developing processes and procedures.
• Research and gain experience with missile defense concepts, space-based sensor phenomenology, and threat model trajectories.
• Work in close coordination with senior engineers to develop systems engineering artifacts supporting development and testing.
• Participate in the development and update of technical documentation, system requirements, and user guides for simulation tools.
• Provide briefings to customer(s) and stakeholder(s) related to technical solutions, process development and updates, and system engineering artifacts.
• Support training and orientation of simulation tools.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline

Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years with Bachelor's degree; 0+ years with Master's degree
• Practical experience executing or analyzing results from military modeling and simulation (M&S) frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, scripting, or automation using Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Familiarity with missile defense concepts, space-based tracking/sensors, or orbital mechanics.
• Basic understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts.
• Must be self‑motivated and capable of executing technical tasks with minimal supervision.
• Current active in-scope DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD.
• Top Secret clearance with access to SCI.
• Direct experience working with the Missile Defense Advanced Simulation (MDASim) or Missile Defense Space Tool (MDST).
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) ground test, flight test, or wargaming events.
• Basic experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• A current active in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with access to SCI (TS/SCI).

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Target salary range: $90,000 - $110,000. This target salary represents an estimated range for this position based on experience, degree and other factors.

deciBel Research offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package inclusive of an excellent medical and dental insurance program, 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition and training reimbursement, incentive compensation program (annual bonus), and flexible/telecommuting working schedules. Full‑time and part‑time deciBel employees will enjoy benefits offered by deciBel Research as soon as they meet eligibility requirements for each particular benefit.

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