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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SETA Systems Engineer (TS/SCI - **Company:** ZP Group - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, DevOps, Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Integration Tests - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/seta-systems-engineer-ts-sci-colorado-springs-co--cd3e9a45-e02b-4615-8330-97dfb4ba2b20 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline. * 18+ years (Bachelors) or 16+ years (Masters) of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, or related roles. * Experience supporting space-based or ground-based systems and command & control architectures. * Experience with systems engineering lifecycle activities, including design, integration, and test. * Familiarity with MBSE tools and methodologies. * Experience supporting Agile and/or DevOps development environments. * Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements development, and verification processes. * Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Clearance Requirement: * Must possess an in-scope T5 or SSBI background investigation with SCI eligibility. * Must be willing to obtain SCI and/or SAP access and consent to a polygraph., Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Background Investigation, Change Control, Communication Skills, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Configuration Management, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Documentation, Government, Integration Testing, Mathematics, Operations Planning, Physics, Power Management, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Management, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Simulation, Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), Space Operations, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Top Secret Clearance, Trade Studies, Verification Plans ## Description * Provide systems engineering expertise across the full lifecycle from concept development through operations for space-based and ground-based systems and command & control services. * Support development, integration, testing, production, and sustainment activities across complex space and ground architectures. * Develop operational concepts (CONOPS), system requirements, and architectural designs. * Perform requirements analysis, allocation, and flowdown across system components. * Support system architecture evolution and conduct trade studies and verification planning. * Apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE), modeling, simulation, and analysis where applicable. * Support configuration management of the technical baseline, including documentation and change control processes. * Identify and manage program risks, supporting mitigation strategies and decision-making. * Provide technical oversight of development efforts across traditional and Agile acquisition environments. * Collaborate with engineering, program management, and government stakeholders to ensure mission success. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Building Reliable Serverless Applications with AWS CDK and Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/812-building-reliable-serverless-applications-with-aws-cdk-and-testing) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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