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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer 3 - **Company:** Caribou Thunder - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $134,595.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Formal Verification, Software Architecture, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, DOORS (Software), Atlassian Tools, Modeling and Simulation, DODAF - **Published:** November 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9287452/systems-engineer-3 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience, or: + Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience, or + PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of related experience. * Active, current, and in-scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application. * Experience translating customer and stakeholder needs into mature, baselined system requirements. * Proficiency with Cameo Enterprise Architecture, IBM DOORS, or other systems engineering and requirements management tools. * Experience developing and maintaining architecture models using SysML within UAF, UPDM, or DoDAF environments. * Experience with formal system verification and validation processes. * Knowledge of systems engineering development lifecycles, including the systems engineering V-model. * Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical customers. * Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business requirements. Preferred Qualifications * Current, active, in-scope U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. * Master's degree in Systems Engineering. * Experience with Atlassian tools, including Confluence and Jira. * Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing junior-level engineers. * Experience in software development, software architecture, or software-intensive systems engineering. * Familiarity with missile defense systems, missile defense mission requirements, and programs supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). * Experience conducting engineering trade studies and applying established trade study methodologies. * Experience working within Agile software development environments. * Relevant systems engineering certifications, including: + Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Graduate Certificate. + International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP). + Object Management Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) - Model Builder Fundamental. ## Description The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate customer needs into mature, traceable system requirements, develop and maintain model-based architectures, and plan formal verification and validation activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, Cameo, DOORS, and systems engineering lifecycle methodologies, including the V-model. This is a fully onsite position at Schriever Space Force Base or another designated Colorado Springs location. A Day in the Life - What you'll do * Define, analyze, document, and manage system requirements, ensuring traceability from stakeholder needs through system architecture, subsystem design, and verification results. * Translate customer and mission needs into mature, technically sound, and baselined system requirements. * Develop, maintain, and evaluate system architectures using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and modeling tools. * Create and maintain SysML-based architecture models within Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), Unified Profile for DoDAF and MODAF (UPDM), or Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) environments. * Use systems engineering tools such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture and IBM DOORS to support requirements management, architecture development, and technical baseline maintenance. * Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, modeling and simulation teams, and other technical stakeholders to develop and integrate system solutions. * Support system design and development activities to ensure solutions meet established cost, schedule, performance, and mission objectives. * Plan and coordinate system-level verification and validation activities, including acceptance criteria, performance thresholds, verification methods, and alignment with intended product use. * Support formal verification and validation processes throughout the systems engineering lifecycle. * Prepare, review, and maintain technical engineering artifacts, including system specifications, interface definitions, design descriptions, architecture models, and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs). * Apply systems engineering lifecycle methodologies, including the V-model, to coordinate requirements development, design, integration, and verification activities. * Conduct technical analyses and support trade studies to evaluate alternative system designs, architectures, and implementation approaches. * Communicate complex technical concepts, engineering decisions, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical customers. * Coordinate engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams and support technical reviews and program milestones. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior-level engineers, as appropriate. * Support Agile development practices and collaborate with software development teams to align systems engineering activities with iterative delivery schedules. * Travel up to 10% as required to support program and business needs.