AMERICAN SYSTEMS

NISSC 3 Systems Engineer III

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$96K — $161K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or similar roles in secure environments.
  • Expertise in system administration and troubleshooting for mission-critical systems.
  • Strong skills in preventive and corrective maintenance focusing on system availability.
  • Experience in incident response, including troubleshooting and coordinating corrective actions.
  • Proficient in maintaining process documentation and technical records for data integrity.
  • Ability to provide technical input for performance optimization and engineering compliance.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams aligned to program objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support engineering investigations and risk management initiatives.
  • Perform technical planning and configuration activities for mission systems.
  • Support system integration and verification, including test planning and analysis.
  • Conduct engineering investigations to resolve system issues through root cause analysis.
  • Lead requirements analysis and traceability across system components.
  • Contribute to technical risk management and mitigation planning.
  • Develop and maintain key technical documentation for engineering processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits for employees and their dependents.
  • Generous paid leave policy.
  • Robust retirement plan options.
  • Insurance programs for various needs.
  • Education and training assistance to support career development.
Full Job Description
Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking Systems Engineer III personnel Solution Architect, and Systems Engineer roles), to support the NISSC 3 program in Colorado Springs. These positions perform technical planning, requirements management, configuration, verification, and system integration activities in a Secret/TS/SCI environment.

Responsibilities

  • The Systems Engineers will lead and support engineering investigations, risk management, process improvement, and technical documentation to ensure systems meet contract, customer, and mission objectives.
  • Perform technical planning, requirements management, and configuration activities to support complex mission systems and architectures.
    • Support system integration, verification, and validation, including test planning, execution, and analysis of results.
    • Conduct engineering investigations to diagnose and resolve system issues, including root cause analysis and recommended corrective actions.
    • Lead or support requirements analysis, allocation, and traceability across hardware, software, and network components.
    • Contribute to technical risk management, including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and tracking.
    • Support engineering process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with program standards and best practices.
    • Track and manage system obsolescence, supporting technology refresh, upgrades, and transition planning.
    • Develop, review, and maintain technical deliverables such as system engineering plans, interface control documents, design descriptions, and test reports.
    • Prepare and manage technical documentation, engineering plans, training inputs, and supportability analyses in alignment with program needs and contract requirements.
    • Coordinate with cross functional teams (operations, cybersecurity, configuration management, logistics, test) to ensure integrated engineering solutions and supportability.


Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, or complex system administration/integration in secure, mission critical (DoD or similar) environments.
    • Expertise in system administration and troubleshooting in support of multiple mission systems.
    • Strong skills in preventive and corrective maintenance with a focus on system availability and operational readiness.
    • Experience supporting incident response, including troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination of corrective actions.
    • Proficiency in managing process documentation, operational logs, and technical records to maintain data integrity and traceability.
    • Demonstrated ability to contribute technical input for performance optimization and to oversee compliance with engineering and procedural standards.
    • Experience working with cross functional teams to align engineering tasks with program objectives and schedules.
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field,
    OR
    • Equivalent DoD/Military training in systems engineering, systems administration, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum: Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.
  • Holds a DoD 8140 qualifying certification; one or more of the following (or equivalent) is required/preferred:
    - SecurityX / CASP+
    - CCNP Security
    - CCSP
    - FITSPO
    - GFACT

Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities

These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $96,800.00/Yr. - USD $161,500.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1975

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