MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Systems Engineer II
Aurora, CO (Onsite) | Full-Time | ️ TS/SCI Clearance Required | $100,000-$120,000 | Full benefits provided | 12-month contract
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer II supporting one of our premier mission-critical programs. In this role, you will build on your experience in systems engineering by working on everything from requirements analysis to validation and verification planning. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the success of a program with real-world impact, while deepening your expertise across the systems development lifecycle.
What You Will Do
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Provide technical analysis to define system functionality and develop use cases
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Decompose requirements and define system interfaces
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Collaborate with test teams to determine validation and verification strategies
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Support test execution, regression testing, and deliverable release processes
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Participate in technical reviews and technical interchange meetings
What You Bring (Required)
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Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
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Minimum of 2 years of relevant systems engineering experience
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Experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Operations concept development
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Requirements management and analysis
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Interface definition and control
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Verification and validation
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Active and transferable U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance (DoD)
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U.S. Citizenship (required for clearance eligibility)
Bonus Points (Preferred Qualifications)
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Experience on a government defense or intelligence contract
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Familiarity with the systems engineering lifecycle and key development roles
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Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Background in satellite command/control, mission management, or mission planning
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Hands-on experience with Agile toolsets (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)
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Experience using DOORS or other requirements databases
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Exposure to DevOps/DevSecOps environments and practices
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Scripting ability in Python or similar languages
Work Schedule & Location
Onsite at 16800 East Centretech Pkwy, Building S75, Aurora, CO
Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.