Software Engineer - Defense Systems Analysis

Job Description

Software Engineer - Defense Systems Analysis

Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Security Clearance: Final Top Secret with SCI Eligibility (Required at Start)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong analytical and systems engineering capabilities to support advanced defense systems analysis, modeling, and simulation activities.

This position focuses on analyzing complex operational data, developing and refining algorithms, and supporting predictive modeling of dynamic threat environments.

The successful candidate will combine software engineering, mathematics, physics, and systems analysis expertise to evaluate complex defense architectures and improve the accuracy and effectiveness of analytical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze complex operational and engineering data.
• Develop, evaluate, and refine algorithms to identify patterns and predict future system or threat states.
• Perform system-level analysis and characterization of complex simulations.
• Analyze system performance, operational behaviors, and command and control architectures.
• Apply mathematical models, physics principles, and analytical tools to support engineering assessments.
• Identify trends, patterns, and relationships within large datasets.
• Support systems engineering activities, including design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and deliver technical capabilities.
• Support the development and evaluation of analytical scenarios and simulations.

Required Qualifications

• Final DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the start of employment.
• Generally 3+ years of related technical experience or relevant post-secondary education or certifications.
• Strong analytical background involving complex engineering systems, simulations, or data analysis.
• Experience in performance analysis and characterization of large-scale complex systems.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, including design, development, testing, and evaluation.
• Working or theoretical knowledge of defense systems, command and control architectures, and operational analysis.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and physics.
• Experience using MATLAB or similar analytical tools.
• Ability to interpret complex technical data and communicate analytical findings effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and predictive indicators.
• Experience developing predictive models, analytical algorithms, or simulation capabilities.
• Familiarity with integrated defense systems, sensor technologies, and command and control environments.
• Knowledge of threat characterization, operational behaviors, and system performance analysis.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum development environments.
• Knowledge of continuous integration practices.
• Experience developing analytical scenarios to support modeling, simulation, and testing.