About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer to join an Engineering team in Boulder, CO. This entry-level role supports systems engineering, integration, verification & validation, and test activities for complex space and defense systems. The position requires an Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and involves travel (~25%). No relocation assistance is available.

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What You’ll Do

You will support the technical planning and lifecycle activities for total systems engineering across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Responsibilities include:

• Perform system integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Conduct functional analysis, timeline analysis, and trade studies.
• Support requirements decomposition and interface definition.
• Participate in test planning and execution; act as a Test Director when presenting results to customers.
• Contribute to cost, risk, and supportability analyses.
• Prepare and review technical and programmatic documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, management, customers, and government stakeholders.

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Basic Qualifications (required)

A candidate must meet ALL of the following at time of application:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 0 years of professional experience — OR 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Basic understanding of testing requirements and test planning.
• Ability to present to customers in a Test Director role.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience translating technical concepts and program information for customers.
• Understanding of planning, design, and implementation for large enterprise systems.
• Experience preparing or reviewing technical and programmatic documentation.
• Hands-on experience with integration, test, and verification of software requirements.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $83,800 to $125,800 per year (primary level range).
• Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses depending on role.
• Benefits typically include health insurance, life/disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Pay offers consider candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

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Location, Clearance & Travel

• Location: Boulder, CO (on-site / location-specific role).
• Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility required at time of application. U.S. Citizenship required for positions that require government clearance.
• Travel: Approximately 25% travel expected.
• Relocation assistance: Not available for this role.

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Other Details

• Employment type: Full time.
• This posting follows applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Colorado pay-transparency requirements are met by including the salary range above.
• The estimated application window may be subject to change based on business needs.

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About the Industry

This role sits within the Engineering industry supporting space and defense systems programs. The work involves collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and government customers to design, test, and field secure systems.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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