About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential client is hiring entry-level Associate Systems Engineers to support Space-sector programs at a Colorado Springs–area site (Stratmoor Hills, CO). You will work on systems engineering activities across requirements, integration, verification, and lifecycle documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Support system requirements decomposition and traceability
• Assist with system-level design reviews, integration planning, and verification activities
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, and status reports
• Work with engineers across hardware, software, and test teams to resolve integration issues
• Participate in system verification, integration testing, and data analysis
• Communicate technical status and risks to project leads and stakeholders
• Travel as needed (approximately 10%)

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Who You Are (Minimum Qualifications)

• Completing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• U.S. citizenship (required to obtain U.S. Government security clearance)
• Able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance and, when required, Special Access Program eligibility
• Strong teamwork, written/verbal communication, and problem-solving skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Coursework or project experience in systems engineering, integration & test, or aerospace systems
• Familiarity with requirements tools, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), or test planning

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $69,300 — $103,900 per year (base salary range disclosed to comply with Colorado pay-transparency requirements). Exact offer depends on role, experience, education, and market factors.
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
• Typical benefits may include health insurance, retirement/savings plans, paid time off, and performance-based bonuses (final eligibility and details determined by our client).

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Location, Clearance & Work Type

• Location: Stratmoor Hills, CO (position supports Colorado Springs-area site)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance required; Special Access Program eligibility may be required
• Travel: Approximately 10%

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Notes

• This posting represents an entry-level systems engineering opportunity supporting space/defense programs.
• All references to the hiring organization have been replaced with "confidential client" for this Careertakes listing.
• Careertakes and our client comply with applicable federal and state hiring laws. Where local pay-transparency laws apply (for example, Colorado), the salary range above is provided as disclosed by the source.

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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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