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Systems Engineer - Missile Defense, MBSE & Modeling and Simulation

Moseley Technical Se

Colorado Springs, COFull-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
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

Moseley Technical Services is hiring a Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs to support the Missile Defense Agency Threat Modeling Center at Schriever Space Force Base. The role supports the software development lifecycle through requirements development, MBSE, modeling and simulation, process development, technical documentation, and engineering artifacts for missile defense simulation capabilities. The engineer will work with senior engineers and technical teams on requirements, models, simulation results, and tool development and testing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Requirements AnalysisModel-Based Systems EngineeringModeling and SimulationPythonMATLABC++Data AnalysisScriptingAutomationMissile DefenseSpace-Based SensorsOrbital MechanicsAgileScrumCameoMagicDraw

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in STEMBachelor's+2 or Master's+0 YearsActive DoD Secret ClearanceObtain and Maintain Top Secret/SCIU.S. CitizenshipMissile Defense Advanced Simulation or Missile Defense Space Tool ExperienceMissile Defense Agency Event FamiliarityMissile Defense Agency Program ExperienceThreat Modeling ExperienceMissile Defense Simulation ExperienceSpace-Based Sensor Systems ExperienceActive Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Systems Engineer Missile Defense, MBSE & Modeling and Simulation On-site in Huntsville, AL | Schedule: 9x80 Estimated Salary: $90,000 - $110,000/Yearly U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law We are hiring a Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base. This role supports the software development lifecycle through requirements development, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), modeling and simulation (M&S), process development, technical documentation, and system engineering artifacts for missile defense simulation capabilities. The Systems Engineer will work with senior engineers and technical teams to derive system requirements, analyze military modeling and simulation results, develop MBSE models, and support simulation tool development and testing. The position requires experience with Python, MATLAB, or C++, familiarity with missile defense concepts, space-based sensors or orbital mechanics, and an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI access. Responsibilities: Support capability elicitation, requirements analysis, and requirements derivation for new and evolving system capabilities. Develop and maintain system requirements supporting software development, integration, and testing. Assist with the development and refinement of systems engineering processes, procedures, and technical workflows. Develop and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models and related systems engineering artifacts. Research and apply missile defense concepts, space-based sensor phenomenology, and threat model trajectories. Work closely with senior engineers to develop systems engineering artifacts supporting software development and test activities. Execute or analyze results from military modeling and simulation frameworks. Perform data analysis, scripting, and technical automation using Python, MATLAB, C++, or related tools. Develop and update technical documentation, system requirements, and user guides for simulation tools. Support verification and validation activities throughout the software development lifecycle. Prepare and deliver technical briefings to customers and stakeholders covering engineering solutions, process development, system updates, and systems engineering artifacts. Support training and orientation activities for simulation tools. Collaborate with software, test, modeling and simulation, and systems engineering teams supporting missile defense capabilities. Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship required. Current active in-scope DoD Secret Security Clearance required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access. Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline plus 2+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of experience. Practical experience executing or analyzing results from military Modeling and Simulation (M&S) frameworks. Experience with data analysis, scripting, or automation using Python, MATLAB, or C++. Familiarity with missile defense concepts, space-based tracking and sensor systems, or orbital mechanics. Basic understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and methodologies. Experience supporting technical tasks within systems engineering, software development, modeling and simulation, or related environments. Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience with Missile Defense Advanced Simulation (MDASim) or Missile Defense Space Tool (MDST). Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency ground test, flight test, or wargaming events. Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw. Understanding of Agile and Scrum software development methodologies. Current active in-scope DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI). Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency p ograms, threat modeling, missile defense simulations, or space-based sensor systems. Full-Time position with an Employee-Owned company offering a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Short-Term and Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance, FSA, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) Plan with company match, Tuition and Training Reimbursement, and Incentive Compensation. Estimated Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 (Based on factors such as Government labor categories (LCATs) education, experience, geographic location, etc.) Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled EmployerPlease Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjQ4NjQ2Ljg3NjBAbW9zZWxleXRlY2huaWNhbGNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

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 at least 2 years of 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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