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System Engineer

Trace3 · Colorado Springs, CO

Posted 8 days ago · $60,000 to $75,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
8 days
Trace3's roles stay open a median of 44 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
17% of Trace3's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Trace3
high
32 stale, 5 reposted of 65 open
Hiring momentum
107 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Trace3's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Trace3.

About this role

The Systems Engineer I will support the NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex's Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment program by engaging in systems engineering activities throughout the engineering lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, documentation, integration, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical systems, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical requirements are met and documented in a classified operational environment.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Trace3 as an employer.

What you need

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • 0 to 3 years of engineering or systems engineering experience
  • Experience independently evaluating, selecting, adapting, and applying engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
  • Experience planning, coordinating, or supporting engineering tasks and technical activities
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering V-Model methodologies

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
  • Familiarity with SysML
  • Experience supporting integration, testing, troubleshooting, or sustainment activities
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or national security programs

What you get

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Training and development programs
  • Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
  • Collaborative and cool culture

Worth weighing

  • Position requires work in a secure, classified workspace with strict compliance to security protocols.
  • No information on remote work options or flexibility in work hours is provided.
  • The salary range is relatively broad, which may reflect varying factors such as experience and location.
  • The role may involve working in a high-pressure environment due to the nature of national security programs.

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Listed by Trace3 on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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