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HSV-26145: Systems Engineer

Part-time

Decibel Research, Inc.

Colorado Springs, COFull-time / Part-time$90–110K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$90–110K/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 Systems Engineer to support the software development lifecycle for the Missile Defense Agency’s Threat Modeling Center at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs. The role includes requirements derivation, process development, Model-Based Systems Engineering model development, and contractual documentation. The successful candidate will coordinate with senior engineers, support simulation-tool development and training, and brief customers and stakeholders on technical solutions and engineering artifacts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Military Modeling and SimulationData AnalysisScriptingAutomationPythonMATLABC++Missile Defense ConceptsSpace-Based TrackingOrbital MechanicsModel-Based Systems EngineeringSelf-MotivationMDASimMDSTMDA Test EventsWargamingCAMEOMagicDrawAgile/Scrum

Qualifications

Bachelor's in STEM2+ Years Experience With Bachelor's or 0+ With Master'sActive Secret ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipTop Secret Clearance With SCI Access

Benefits

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

Full job description

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. Position Description: The successful candidate will assist in the software development lifecycle through requirements derivation, process development and refinement, Model Based Systems Engineering model development, and contractual documentation for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs. Duties include: · Support capability elicitation and derivation of requirements to realize requested development. · Collaborate in defining and developing processes and procedures. · Research and gain experience with missile defense concepts, space-based sensor phenomenology, and threat model trajectories. · Work in close coordination with senior engineers to develop systems engineering artifacts supporting development and testing. · Participate in the development and update of technical documentation, system requirements, and user guides for simulation tools. · Provide briefings to customer(s) and stakeholder(s) related to technical solutions, process development and updates, and system engineering artifacts. · Support training and orientation of simulation tools. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline Experience Requirements: · 2+ years with Bachelor's degree; 0+ years with Master's degree · Practical experience executing or analyzing results from military modeling and simulation (M&S) frameworks. · Demonstrated experience in data analysis, scripting, or automation using Python, MATLAB, or C++. · Familiarity with missile defense concepts, space-based tracking/sensors, or orbital mechanics. · Basic understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts. · Must be self-motivated and capable of executing technical tasks with minimal supervision. · Current active in-scope DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD. · Top Secret clearance with access to SCI. Special Skills Desired: · Direct experience working with the Missile Defense Advanced Simulation (MDASim) or Missile Defense Space Tool (MDST). · Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) ground test, flight test, or wargaming events. · Basic experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw. · Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies. · 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. Target salary range: $90,000 - $110,000. 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. 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 disabi ity 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$90–110K/yr
  • Colorado median$114–176K/yr879 salary ranges
  • US median$115–188K/yr7,938 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 32% 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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