Senior Systems Engineer

PeopleTec is currently seeking aSenior Systems Engineerto support ourDenver COlocation.

As a Senior Systems Engineer you will use your skills and expertise to research architect model simulate test certify and improve cutting-edge defense solutions. This role emphasizes system-level technical leadership integration oversight and architectural decision-making while working closely with specialized software hardware and test teams to execute detailed implementations. Your responsibilities will include developing complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms guiding them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design simulation and test using progressive tools. As a cross-functional engineer you will take system-level ownership of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle ensuring they meet rigorous performance and reliability standards. You will collaborate closely with project engineers external customers and field-based employees to integrate various technological components into cohesive and effective defense mechanisms. Additionally you will work alongside our software team to develop and field software for these systems ensuring seamless integration and functionality. You will also collaborate with internal hardware design engineers including mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure that all components work together harmoniously. Your ability to bridge the gap between software and hardware and coordinate efforts among different engineering disciplines will be crucial to the success of our projects.

This role supports Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aviation and security mission areas focusing on systems engineering and model-based approaches to complex C4ISR system development. The Senior Systems Engineer will support system-of-systems design integration test and verification activities across the lifecycle helping deliver ISR capabilities that meet operational performance objectives within defined cost and schedule constraints.

Duties:

• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Analyzing context of deliverable solutions against constraints and available technology
• Lead system architecture design and development

Required Skills/Experience:

• 10 or more years of relevant experience (higher education may substitute for relevant experience)
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Advanced understanding of requirements management functional requirements parsing derivation and allocation; systems design systems integration technical risk identification and management strategies and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
• The candidate will apply industry-standard Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices using established requirements and modeling tools (e.g. NoMagic Jama MATLAB) to guide system definition analysis and verification across the lifecycle
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance upon hire and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during employment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline
• Advanced degrees or equivalent specialized systems engineering experience are valued in support of this senior-level role requiring ownership of complex multi-domain system architectures

Desired Skills:

• Software Systems Experience
• Working knowledge of Python C.
• Modeling and Simulation
• Controls System
• SIL Software Integration
• Advanced Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools such as
• Jama NoMagic MATLAB
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
• Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
• Experience integrating with existing or legacy aircraft platforms
• Experience working agile methodologies with Atlassian tools
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and safety-critical software standards

Estimated Time to Hire:

• March 2026

Benefits offered can be found here:Benefits compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this role is $113000 - $186000; however PeopleTec considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and critical skills.

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PeopleTec Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name PeopleTec was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our companys foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec we value your long-term goals. Whether its through our continuing-education opportunities our robust training programs or our People First benefits package PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec Inc.

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