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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mid-level M&S Systems Engineer - **Company:** ClearanceJobs Workforce Solutions - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, Scripting, MagicDraw, Orbital Mechanics, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9069108/mid-level-ms-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of related work experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of related work experience. * Active in-scope DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with access to SCI. * 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++. * Strong understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts. * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw. * Must be self-motivated and capable of executing technical tasks with minimal supervision. * Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs. Preferred: * Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) ground test, flight test, or wargaming events. * Familiarity with missile defense concepts, space-based tracking/sensors, or orbital mechanics * Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies. * A current active in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with access to SCI (TS/SCI). ## Description ClearanceJobs is assisting our Colorado Springs based client with their search for a Mid-level M&S Systems Engineer. This is an onsite position that will split time between Schriever Space Force Base and a nearby office location in Colorado Springs, CO. An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with access to SCI is required., * 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. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [JavaScript? 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