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Overview

Confidential Client (a leader in IT supporting aerospace and defense programs) is seeking an Entry-Level Software Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join an onsite team in Roy, UT. You will contribute to the design, development, and sustainment of defense software systems (Sentinel Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems and related infrastructure). This is a full-time, onsite opportunity that values MBSE, systems thinking, and strong systems-to-software integration skills.

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What You’ll Do

• Analyze customer requirements, concept-of-operations documents, and high-level architectures to develop system and software requirements.
• Lead system-level design activities and translate system requirements into software requirements, functional components, and user stories.
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML to build and maintain system models.
• Define software architectures and interfaces; create Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for software–software and software–hardware integration.
• Produce system architecture, design documentation, and systems engineering management artifacts.
• Develop system integration and test plans, and support verification & validation activities.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and developers to resolve technical issues, risks, and trade-offs.
• Incorporate new designs into existing operations while maintaining technical integrity and quality of deliverables.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant systems engineering experience, or equivalent experience consistent with entry-level expectations.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science) or related field. Four (4) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Hands-on experience across the systems engineering lifecycle: requirements analysis, architecture design, interface definition, and verification/validation.
• Demonstrated use of MBSE methodologies and SysML to develop system models.
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw and IBM DOORS.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) software development lifecycles.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher (required at time of hire).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read or understand object-oriented programming (C++, Java, or Python) to support systems-to-software collaboration.
• Experience with safety-critical or nuclear-critical software development standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-330, AFMAN 91-119).
• Advanced proficiency with Cameo or MagicDraw and MBSE toolchains.
• Prior work on strategic missile or system-of-systems programs.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity and compliance processes (Risk Management Framework, SSDF).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD, automated testing frameworks.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related technical discipline.

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated pay (source data): $111,567 per year — actual compensation may vary based on experience and internal pay bands.
• Work location: Onsite in Roy, UT (full-time).

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Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance (or higher) at time of hire and be eligible to maintain it.

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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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