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# Advanced Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Rincon Research Corporation
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $205,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Expert Systems, Software Tools, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Software Verification, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5f7159b2766aa801

## About the Role

Core responsibilities include leading requirements development, system architecture and design, risk identification and mitigation. Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to produce clear, traceable technical documentation, and proficiency with modern engineering tools, test environments, and secure computing systems is paramount. The ability to work unsupervised with minimal direction and the ability to self-start is a must.
What required background will make you successful?

 * Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
 * Expert system engineering knowledge across the full system lifecycle, including requirements analysis and allocation, system architecture and design, integration, test, transition to operations, and sustainment activities.
 * Ability to write test plans and procedures
 * Ability to write training material
 * Comfort with agile development methods in a dynamic environment
 * Technical Knowledge: Previous experience as a Systems Engineer, working with or for a large contractor on a Research and Development program is desired.
 * Problem-solving skills: Ability to perform systematic analysis of systems to identify software, hardware, and interface issues and support resolution across the system lifecycle is crucial.
 * Attention to detail: Ability to identify and articulate discrepancy reports outlining issues or bugs with mitigation response deadlines.
 * Analytical skills: Ability to develop and interpret complex technical requirements and associate those to system engineering milestones within the development lifecycle.
 * Collaboration: Ability to work with engineers and customer to develop a comprehensive Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM)
 * Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
 * US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Preferred skills:

 * Current TS/SCI Clearance
 * Lead in design reviews with customer-centric input
 * Strong communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams
 * Experience in developing Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP)
 * Experience in Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) development
 * Experience developing system documentation to include the following:
 + Requirements Development
 + Formal Technical Reviews and Artifacts
 + Formal and Informal Test Processes
 * System Requirements Review (SRR)
 * Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
 * Critical Design Review / Critical Design Readiness Review (CDR/CDRR)
 * CONOP documents