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Jr. System Engineer

Part-time

Decibel Research, Inc.

Colorado Springs, COFull-time / Part-time$75–130K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–130K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

deciBel Research seeks a junior System Engineer to develop threat model requirements and verify and validate threat representations across kinematic, radio frequency, and infrared domains for the Missile Defense Agency’s Threat Modeling Center at Schriever Space Force Base. The role supports threat-model research, stakeholder requirements, deliverable quality, tool improvements, and ground-test modeling and simulation events. Candidates need a STEM degree, qualifying experience, and an active Secret clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Model-Based Systems EngineeringCAMEOSystems Engineering ProcessRequirements TraceabilityModelingSimulationAutomationMissile Flight CharacteristicsMissile MotionMissile PerformanceRCS Signature ModelingIR Signature ModelingHard Body HeatingSelf-MotivationTeamworkSystems EngineeringMissile System ModelingAtmospheric DynamicsEngineering Modeling PrinciplesBody MotionTrajectory AnalysisCountermeasuresDebris ModelingSignature ModelingOptical Signatures CodeAgile Software DevelopmentScrumKanban

Qualifications

Bachelor's in STEM or Higher2+ Years With Bachelor's0+ Years With Master'sDoD Secret ClearanceAbility to Obtain Top Secret SCI ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Jr. System Engineer in Colorado Spring, CO. Position Description: deciBel Research is seeking a junior level System Engineer to develop threat model requirements and perform verification and validation (V&V) on threat representations across kinematic, radio frequency (RF), and infrared (IR) domains for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs. Responsibilities Include: • Gain experience with threat model phenomenology with focus on components of missile systems trajectories and signatures. • Research into RCS and IR signature model development requirements. • Understand stakeholders' requirements and ensure quality production of deliverables. • Actively work with the team to ensure automation and tools improvements are coordinated -- aiming to attain utmost efficiency and meet Leadership objectives. • Work on defined schedule to timely support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation events. • Work in close coordination with Missile Modeling Engineers and Production Engineers to ensure model requirements are met and Verification and Validation (V&V) confirms models' accuracy and reliability. Target salary range: $75,000 - $130,000. This target salary represents an estimated range for this position based on experience, degree and other factors. deciBel Research offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package inclusive of an excellent medical and dental insurance program, 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition and training reimbursement, incentive compensation program (annual bonus), and flexible/telecommuting working schedules. Full-time and part-time deciBel employees will enjoy benefits offered by deciBel Research as soon as they meet eligibility requirements for each particular benefit. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM related field ** ** Experience Requirements: • 2+ years with Bachelor's degree; 0+ years with Master's degree • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), ideally with CAMEO or similar tool experience • Familiarity with the systems engineering process, including the Systems Engineering "V" • Experience with requirements traceability • Modeling, simulation, and automation experience • Familiarity with flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems • Familiarity in the domain of RCS and IR signature modeling practices • Familiarity with hard body heating of objects and their corresponding signatures representation • Must be self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic team environment • Must have a current, active, in-scope DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application, which is required to start; with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with access to SCI ** ** Special Skills Desired: • Strong CAMEO or similar tool experience • Strong systems engineering background • Strong background with missile system models, atmospheric dynamics, and performance • Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory analysis, counter measures, debris, and signature modeling • Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC) • Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and performance of missiles • Practical experience with MBSE theory and tools • Experience in Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban • A current, active, in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with access to SCI (TS/SCI) Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance Must be a U.S. Citizen. deciBel is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. deciBel affords equal opportunity to all employees and prospective employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or persons with a disability in the following employment practices: recruitment, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, demotion, selection for training, layoff, termination, determination of service, rate of pay, benefit plans, compensation, and other personnel actions. For additional information on equal opportunity and pay transparency, please view the EEO is the Law poster; EEO is the Law Supplement poster and Pay Transparency Notice. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access deciBel Research, Inc.'s website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at (256) 716-0787. Thank you for your interest in deciBel Research, Inc.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,745 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–130K/yr
  • Colorado median$114–176K/yr879 salary ranges
  • US median$115–188K/yr7,938 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $103K, is 30% below the Colorado median midpoint ($147K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,025 open Systems Engineer jobs in Colorado and 10,745 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,921 postings).
Education
4,703 of the 10,745 open Systems Engineer jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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