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# Advanced System Engineer

- **Company:** LEONARD LEADERSHIP L.L.C.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000 - $205,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Expert Systems, Software Tools, Signal Processing, Software Verification, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9284184/advanced-system-engineer

## About the Role

This is a senior, hands-on systems engineering role for someone who can lead requirements, architecture, and test across the full lifecycle, and who is comfortable working independently with minimal direction., * U.S. citizenship

 * Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
 * Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field
 * Expert systems engineering knowledge across the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture and design, integration, test, transition, and sustainment
 * Ability to develop and interpret complex technical requirements and tie them to systems engineering milestones
 * Experience writing test plans, test procedures, and training material
 * Comfort with agile development in a dynamic environment
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce clear, traceable technical documentation
 * Proficiency with modern engineering tools, test environments, and secure computing systems
 * Prior experience as a Systems Engineer on a research and development program with or for a large defense contractor is desired, * Active TS/SCI clearance
 * Experience developing Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP)
 * Experience producing formal technical review artifacts for SRR, PDR, and CDR/CDRR
 * Experience with formal and informal test processes
 * Experience writing CONOP documents
 * Experience leading design reviews directly with the customer
 * Background in signal processing, geolocation, or SIGINT systems

## Description

* Lead requirements development, analysis, and allocation for signal processing and geolocation systems
 * Drive system architecture and design, including risk identification and mitigation
 * Build and maintain a Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM) in partnership with engineers and the customer
 * Write test plans, test procedures, and training material
 * Analyze systems to identify software, hardware, and interface issues, and drive resolution
 * Document discrepancy reports with clear mitigation plans and deadlines
 * Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) with customer-centric input
 * Support integration, test, transition to operations, and sustainment