Systems Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a high-visibility national missile defense program onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. This opportunity supports a defense contractor focused on Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC), where the engineer will contribute to system performance analysis, integration and test activities, and model-based systems engineering efforts that support critical defense capabilities.

Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer Includes:

• Conduct systems analysis across complex missile defense architectures and operational scenarios.
• Develop and maintain modeling and simulation tools to evaluate system performance against evolving threats.
• Support requirements development, verification, traceability, and model-based systems engineering activities using MBSE tools.
• Lead integration and test activities, including planning, scheduling, documentation, execution, and results analysis.
• Perform trade studies, feasibility assessments, capability evaluations, and performance analysis to support system design and development

Qualifications of the Systems Engineer Includes:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering supporting requirements, system design, architecture, integration, or testing activities
• Experience with MBSE tools, such as CAMEO, DOORS, or System Architect
• Experience with modeling and simulation languages such as MATLAB, Python, Java, or similar
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Must hold an active Top Secret (with SCI eligibility) US Government Clearance

Compensation of the Systems Engineer Includes:

• Salary Range: $140,000 - 165,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

This job opens for applications on October 5th, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: systems, requirements, validation, CAMEO, DOORS, MBSE, traceability, verification, system architect, MATLAB, Python, Java, missile defense, defense systems, integration testing, modeling, simulation

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