Senior Systems Engineer

Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Requisition ID: TA188

Location: Denver/Aurora, CO, Colorado Springs, CO or Chantilly, VA

Application Deadline: November 15, 2025

Who We Are

Trusted Space builds solutions both on the ground and in space. Our solutions provide advanced capabilities supporting missions vital to our Nation's defense, intelligence, and science sectors. Our diverse talented staff of scientists, engineers, and business professionals support critical missions including Space Domain Awareness, Battlespace Awareness & Decision Support, Space Exploration & Science, and the establishment of core Space Infrastructure.

Our Culture

As a customer-focused service provider, Trusted Space values its employees and clients. We live by our values; central to this principle is the concept to treat others as you would like others to treat you. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all that we do. Each day, we seek to be better than the previous day, embracing our journey to Excellence. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers on their greatest challenges.

Job Description

Trusted Space is seeking an Aerospace or Systems Engineer with a Bachelor's degree or higher and 10+ years' experience to join our team.

• Leads design and integration of program's Modeling and Simulation Environment
• Develops and implements strategic plans to enhance system performance, scalability and reliability
• Utilizes MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler to create detailed models that capture system requirements, architecture, behavior, and interfaces using SysML/UML.
• Generates system engineering documents and data (e.g., Interface Control Documents, Design Specifications, Test Plans) directly from the MBSE model.
• Defines and manages system architectures, perform functional analysis, conduct trade studies, and define interfaces to translate requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including software developers, aerospace engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure model alignment and effective communication of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identifies potential issues, perform risk assessments, and implement solutions proactively to ensure system requirements, efficiency and performance objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Knowledgeable in satellite systems, ground-based mission systems or mission operations
• Knowledge of agile software development and deployment best practices and application of cybersecurity requirements to integrated ground and space capability
• Knowledgeable of Model-Based System Engineering methodology and the Cameo Systems Modeler tool
• Strong background in systems engineering, satellite systems and subsystems development
• An active TS/SCI clearance the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
• Willingness to travel, likely monthly to CA, CO, or Washington, DC

Desired Skills

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
• Understanding of the government acquisition life cycle events (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc)
• Relevant certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP or OCSMP.
• Experience in an Agile or DevSecOps environment.
• Prior experience with hardware/software integration and testing.
• 5-10 years Department of Defense or Intelligence Community (IC) customer experience

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $165,000-$220,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, Inc. considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits: Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our Agile & Innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

Trusted Space, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

Trusted Space, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

DISCLAIMER: Trusted Space, Inc. only uses the respective domains of and for official contact and any other domains are likely a scam and do not originate from our company. Trusted Space will never ask a candidate for access or pass codes to personal accounts including e-mails, bank accounts, CashApp, Paypal, Venmo, etc.