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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Vantor's Career - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $102,000.0 - $136,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Cloud Services, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-mbse-colorado-springs-co--b7a6ff92-50ac-4005-b37a-338f27cfc3e5 ## About the Role Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution., * Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree * 5+ years of experience in MBSE * Experience applying MBSE principles to support complex system sustainment, upgrades, and lifecycle management * Experience performing requirements analysis, synthesis, and traceability for shall statement and supplemental fields evaluation, including test method and success criteria * Experience with knowledge management, configuration management, and LCSP creation, including for IT programs * Experience with both Waterfall and Agile Project Management * Ability to use MBSE tools such as Cameo, to interpret and update system models such as SysML diagrams, to reflect system changes, configurations, and operational impacts * Ability to interact with technical and non-technical audiences at varying levels * Ability to work onsite at Peterson Space Force Base, * TS/SCI clearance * Experience with the Atlassian Suite, including Confluence and Jira * Experience with Cloud services and Cloud-native architecture patterns * Experience working with or architecting solutions in AWS * Experience working as a software or systems engineering and integration lead, including cradle to grave * Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project * Possession of strong communication skills Clearance: Secret/SCI Eligible, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Customer Relations, Git, Information Technology & Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Research Skills, Secret Clearance, Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Technical Writing, Testing, Traceability, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Waterfall Model of Software Development ## Description At Vantor, you'll work with the U.S. Space Force as part of the effort to define and manage an integrated system-of-systems space enterprise. Your customer will trust you to not only architect, engineer, integrate, test and deploy these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions. Within this role, you will leverage Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, including Cameo, to develop and manage system requirements, establish traceability, link model elements, and generate reports to support program decisions. You'll develop and maintain a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), ensuring alignment with program objectives and long-term support strategies. You'll contribute to knowledge management practices by organizing and maintaining technical documentation within Confluence and Git-based repositories. Grow your skills by researching new requirements, technologies, and threats and using innovative engineering methodologies and tools to create tomorrow's solutions. 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