Our client, a well-established government services contractor, is seeking a Senior / Principal Systems Engineer (TS/Poly) to provide technical leadership on complex, mission-critical classified systems . This role is a direct-hire opportunity supporting long-term government programs in a highly secure environment.
In this position, you will lead systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle , from requirements analysis and architecture development through integration, verification, and sustainment. You will serve as a senior technical authority, ensuring system designs align with operational needs, architectural standards, and mission objectives.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Systems Engineer who thrives in large-scale, multi-stakeholder environments and is comfortable interfacing with government leadership, program management, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Location: Aurora, CO
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret with active Polygraph (required at time of hire)
Priority: Normal
CCA Accepted: No
Analyze user needs, CONOPS, and high-level system architectures to develop system and derived requirements
Lead system design and development activities ensuring alignment with approved architectures (e.g., DoDAF, SOA )
Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology
Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including:
System Engineering Plans (SEP)
System Requirements Specifications (SRS)
Interface Control Documents (ICD)
System architecture and design documentation
Manage requirements allocation to hardware, software, facilities, and personnel components
Participate in and support Configuration Control Boards (CCB) , design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews
Guide system development and implementation planning, including integration and test strategies
Establish verification methods, processes, and evaluation criteria to ensure systems meet requirements
Develop and assess alternative system concepts, architectures, and design solutions
Support interface definition, configuration management, and lifecycle change control
Ensure technical integrity of the system baseline throughout development, deployment, and O&M
Conduct risk assessments, trade studies, and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
Support DoD and Government Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and JCIDS documentation efforts
Develop operational concepts, scenarios, and system threads supporting mission objectives
Perform quantitative analysis in non-functional areas such as:
Reliability
Maintainability
Survivability
Availability
Provide technical direction for system integration, verification, and validation activities
Apply and enforce applicable agency, national, and international standards to ensure interoperability and consistency
Active Top Secret clearance with an active Polygraph
Minimum 20 years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and classification
Demonstrated experience planning, leading, and executing Systems Engineering efforts
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Extensive experience working with government stakeholders on technical issues, risks, and system decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with senior executives and government oversight
Direct-hire position with a stable government services contractor
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and clearance
Long-term program stability in a classified environment
Opportunity to lead enterprise-scale, mission-critical systems
High level of technical authority and ownership
Collaborative environment with senior engineers and government stakeholders
Work on systems with direct national security impact
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