Secret Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst

Required Skills & Experience

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and 2-10yrs of applicable experience in Systems engineering, mission analysis, test engineering, modeling and simulation, or similar technical experience
• Experience with data analysis and/or system performance analysis
• Experience developing or executing test cases, simulations, or test scenarios
• Scripting or programming experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or Perl
• Experience with technical documentation and requirements tracking, verification & validation (V&V) and Integration & Test

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting DoD or Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs such as Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) or related missile-defense architectures
• Experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems
• MBSE experience, specifically with Cameo
• Modeling and simulation experience
• Experience with automated testing or process automation
• Basic Linux command-line knowledge
• Experience with ground-based testing, integration, verification, or validation of complex defense systems

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst to support a large defense and aerospace client in Colorado Springs, CO. This individual will support Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems and ground-testing efforts supporting missile defense missions. This role will be heavily involved in mission analysis, modeling and simulation, system performance testing, and data analysis. The engineer will develop and execute test scenarios that simulate real-world mission events, collect and analyze resulting data, and help verify overall system performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong systems engineering foundation with experience supporting testing, simulation, or analysis within a DoD environment.

Responsibilities

• Support mission analysis and systems engineering activities for OPIR and missile defense systems
• Develop test cases and scenarios using scenario matrices and mission requirements
• Execute simulations and playbacks representing real-world mission events
• Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain test data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Perform system performance testing and post-test data analysis
• Support technical analysis, system integration, verification, and validation activities
• Use Python, MATLAB, and/or Perl to automate processes and analyze system/test data
• Support modeling and simulation efforts for integrated ground-test environments
• Maintain hardware and software baseline documentation throughout the development lifecycle
• Track system requirements and support requirements fulfillment
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to support system development and documentation
• Help automate processes supporting Ground Test Integrated Simulation System (GTISS) architecture, design, and implementation
• Work cross-functionally with engineering teams supporting OPIR ground testing and missile defense test events

Experience Level The role may be considered at multiple experience levels depending on the candidate's background:

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 0–2 years
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of related experience, Master’s degree with 3+ years, or PhD in STEM with 1+ year of related experience

Pay Range: $83,000-168,000 annually. Exact compensation will vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefits are available on day one of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave as applicable by state law.