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# Systems Engineer Mission Analyst

- **Company:** Davidson Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Simulation Software, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Scripting
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_5c6ff7de

## About the Role

* Systems Engineer - Level 2: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 0-2 years of related work experience.
 * Principal Systems Engineer - Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD. in STEM.
 * Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
 * Documentation and requirements tracking experience.
 * Basic knowledge of LINUX commands.
 * Ability to maintain and follow documented processes and procedures.
 * Strong communications skills, both verbal and written.
 * Basic knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
 * Ability to maintain documentation through the development lifecycle.
 * Ability to work in a team-centric, multi-tasking environment., * MBSE Experience with CAMEO.
 * Project Management Experience.
 * Scripting experience with MATLAB, Python, Perl.
 * Working knowledge of OPIR systems.

Clearance Requirements:

 * Must be eligible and able to receive and maintain a DoD-issued Secret security clearance

## Description

The Systems Engineer Mission Analyst will support the Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) Organization. The selected candidate will help guide and advise Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) and Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) OPIR Architecture (BOA) analysis efforts in support of MDA Flight Tests and Integrated/Distributed Ground Tests., * Analyses performed at all levels to include concept, design, scenario generation, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and post-test results.

 * Selected candidate will maintain both hardware and software baseline documentation and contract requirements fulfillment.

Other Responsibilities Include:

 * Technical analysis, system integration, verification and validation, and "supportability and effectiveness" analyses for total OPIR systems.
 * Special focus on process automation to support the Ground Test Integrated Simulation System (GTISS) architecture, design, and implementation within the OPIR framework.
 * Will define the next generation of Ground Testing and working with the latest technology to enable mission success.
 * The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels.


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