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System Engineer I with Security Clearance

VTGColorado Springs, CO🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid System Engineer role offers excellent career growth and the opportunity to contribute to critical government missions, with a competitive salary of $90,000 - $130,000. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical and communication skills, a knack for documentation, and a desire to develop your systems engineering expertise within a supportive team environment. Apply now to join a reputable company and make a significant impact.

Quick Overview

Salary
$90k - $130k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Posted
Yesterday
ConfluenceJira

Job Description

Overview VTG is looking for a System Engineer I in Chantilly, VA. The System Engineer I supports systems engineering activities under the direction of senior engineers and the Task Order PM. Assists with requirements support, documentation, traceability, and engineering analyses to help the team deliver compliant, testable, and supportable solutions aligned to Government mission needs. What will you do?

  • Assist with requirements elicitation, documentation, and traceability (e.g., supporting requirement decomposition and maintaining requirement artifacts).
  • Support creation and upkeep of systems engineering documentation (e.g., CONOPS inputs, interface notes, architecture products, technical descriptions).
  • Participate in engineering reviews and working groups; capture notes, action items, and decisions and support follow-through.
  • Assist with verification/validation support activities (test planning inputs, defect tracking support, requirements-to-test traceability).
  • Coordinate with cyber, software, network, and test teams to support integrated delivery. Do you have what it takes?
  • TS/SCI with Poly Required Finish
  • 0-4+ years of relevant systems engineering (or related technical) experience.
  • Familiarity with requirements management concepts and technical documentation.
  • Strong written communication and attention to detail.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field
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Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to MBSE/SysML, DoDAF, or enterprise architecture concepts, Familiarity with requirements/tools (e.g., Jira/Confluence, DOORS, Cameo, or similar). This position is contingent upon program award.

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $90,000 - $130,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

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