Systems Engineer

Description
As a systems engineer for TEKsystems, you will play a pivotal role in developing and sustaining the program's systems and networks used for development, integration, test, training, and operations. This is a junior to mid-level role on the Systems Engineering integrated program team (IPT), and it primarily consists of systems engineering work at the individual contributor level. we believe strongly in providing opportunities for career growth, exposure to new disciplines, and technical and soft skill development. As such, you will have opportunities to participate in cross-functional technical projects, contribute to engineering review boards, participate in work product reviews, identify and manage risk and opportunity, work on proposal estimates, and develop new plans and procedures and methods for technical execution. If you have a passion for systems engineering and supporting the critical mission of our warfighters, TEKsystems can help you take your engineering career to the next level!
Responsibilities
In this role, you will work with a team of systems engineers to execute and support all aspects of the systems engineering lifecycle. These activities include but are not limited to:
- Developing, verifying, and validating system, sub-system, and component-level requirements, including tracking of verification status and artifacts
- Performing system and software performance analysis using Matlab-based tools to extract data from text files and compute technical performance measures
- Tracking problem/deficiency reports and leading investigation of root cause & corrective action in response to customer priorities
- Performing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to document system architecture and its internal and external interfaces
- Supporting development, evaluation, verification, and validation of system design changes, ranging from minor system fixes to large-scale system capability changes
- Identifying and evaluating new processes, tools, capabilities, and/or resources that can be utilized to improve systems engineering activities
- Helping develop and maintain systems engineering team standard operating procedures (SOPs)
These skills and toolsets would be especially helpful to be successful in this role:
- Ability to balance a variety of duties ranging from micro-level tasks to macro-level projects
- Can work well independently and in a team environment
- Is proactive and takes ownership of all aspects of one's assigned task or project
- Is driven to produce high quality results and work products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; can identify the most important aspects of a technical topic and communicate them to a non-technical audience
- Experience writing technical requirements, including what makes a "good" requirement, deriving or decomposing requirements from a higher level, and the different types of requirements to help form a complete specification for a system
- Familiarity with RHEL command line and using basic RHEL commands
- Experience with Matlab to write scripts and functions
- Experience with Atlassian Jira for documenting system issues and planning fix implementation
- Possesses beginner to intermediate understanding of the Systems Engineering
Skills
MATLAB, DOORS, MBSE, RHEL Command line, Systems engineering
Top Skills Details
MATLAB,DOORS,MBSE,RHEL Command line
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with satellite communications ground system(s) and/or missile warning system(s)
Experience with technical writing, such as reports, briefings, plans, procedures, and diagrams
Experience in developing, integrating, or testing a GUI-based software product on a RHEL OS
Has experience using IBM DOORS for requirements management, including use of baselines to capture changes over time
Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (or similar tools) and DoDAF for MBSE
Experience in Python or bash scripting in Linux
Working knowledge and/or experience with Atlassian Jira and/or Confluence
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $68.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.