Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a STEM discipline with relevant experience
Current active U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Experience in translating customer needs into requirements
Proficiency with systems engineering tools like Cameo Enterprise Architect or DOORS
Experience with SysML and architecture models
Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Responsibilities
Define and manage system requirements and architecture
Collaborate with teams to develop and integrate system solutions
Plan system-level verification and validation activities
Prepare and maintain key technical engineering artifacts
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off and holidays
Educational and professional development reimbursement
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Full Job Description
Qualis LLc is seeking a Systems Engineer III to support a growing portfolio of software products that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence and will support various modeling, simulation, and analysis project teams performing systems engineering across the entire "systems engineering vee".
This role requires candidates to be onsite daily at Schriever Space Force Base or Colorado Springs with no option for remote/hybrid work.
Essential Functions:
Define, analyze, and manage system requirements and architecture, ensuring traceability from stakeholder needs to subsystem designs and verification results.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, develop and integrate system solutions that meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Plan system-level verification and validation with a product team, including acceptance criteria, thresholds, and the alignment of the V&V activities to the intended use of the product.
Prepare and maintain key technical engineering artifacts (e.g., specifications, interface definitions, design descriptions, and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)).
Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD in STEM.
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
Experience translating customer needs into a mature, baselined set of requirements
Proficiency with Cameo Enterprise Architect, DOORS, or other Systems Engineering tools
Experience developing and maintaining architecture models using SysML within UAF or UPDM/DoDAF environments
Experience with formal verification and validation processes
Comfortable communicating technical information to technical and non-technical customers
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledgeable on development lifecycles, including the V-model of the systems engineering process
Preferred Qualifications:
A current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering
Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and Jira
Experience mentoring and developing junior-level engineers
Experience in software development or architecture
Familiarity with the Missile Defense System and mission; to include program experience within the Missile Defense Agency
Experience conducting trade studies and familiarity with trade study methodologies
Experience using agile development methodologies
Systems Engineering Certification(s):
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Graduate Certificate
INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification
Object Modeling Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder Fundamental Certification
Qualis LLC has a comprehensive benefits package based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements that includes:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off and Holidays
Educational, professional development and certification reimbursement.
Tax-saving options
Disability and Life Insurance
About Qualis Corporation
Qualis Corporation is a privately held company that provides engineering and technical services to the aerospace and defense industries. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Qualis Corporation offers a wide range of services, including systems engineering, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. The company has a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, and has received numerous awards for its work. Qualis Corporation has a diverse customer base that includes the Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial aerospace companies.
