Software Systems Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Software Systems Engineer (MBSE/CAMEO) to support a DoD program based in Westminster, Colorado (Denver Area). This position is a full time role that will be Onsite with some hybrid flexibility . This role is critical to ensuring disciplined systems engineering execution across complex, software-intensive products. As a Software Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in requirements development, end-to-end traceability, and rigorous Verification & Validation (V&V), ensuring alignment between system architecture, software implementation, and mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead requirements development and decomposition from system-level concepts through software component specifications
• Establish and maintain bi-directional requirements traceability across system, software, and test artifacts
• Develop, manage, and maintain system models using CAMEO to support architecture definition, interfaces, and behavior modeling
• Define and execute Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies, including test planning, procedures, and success criteria
• Ensure alignment between requirements, system architecture, and implementation throughout the development lifecycle
• Support technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR, providing high-quality artifacts and clear technical rationale
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, hardware, and integration teams to ensure overall system coherence
• Drive configuration control and change management for system engineering artifacts

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience supporting software-intensive or software-centric systems
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Requirements development, decomposition, and management
  • Requirements traceability using tools such as DOORS, Jama, or equivalent
  • Verification & Validation (V&V) planning and execution
  • Hands-on use of CAMEO or similar MBSE tools for system modeling
  • Systems engineering lifecycle processes and best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts
• Active Secret Clearance - can hold TS and higher

Compensation to Include:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $165,000 **depending on experience**
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time off (PTO), Sick Leave as required by Law

This job posting opens on 3/20/26 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the job posting date

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Keywords: Systems Engineering, MBSE, CAMEO, Requirements Engineering, Requirements Traceability, DOORS, Jama, Verification & Validation, V&V, Software-Intensive Systems, System Architecture, Interface Control, Configuration Management, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, Agile Systems Engineering, Distributed Systems, Mission-Critical Systems, secret clearance, top secret,