Senior Systems Engineer
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Senior Systems Engineer
altentechnologyusa· Engineering
About this role
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
As a Senior Systems Engineer you will be responsible for;
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Building and maintaining the full systems engineering model for a wide range of customer and project types.Developing core systems engineering artifacts including:
- Concept of Operations (ConOps)
- Requirements solicitation, analysis, and management
- Use cases and behavioral diagrams
- System architecture definitions
- Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
- Trade studies, risk analysis, and verification plans
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Creating systems engineering documentation using traditional tools (Visio, Word, Excel, SharePoint) or MBSE platforms (e.g., Cameo, CORE, DOORS, Cradle).
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Leading or supporting design reviews and preparing all required systems engineering content.
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Ensuring adherence to ALTEN Technology Quality System processes.
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Serving as a technical leader across projects of varying size and complexity, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.Communicating requirements, risks, technical issues, and system-level decisions to both internal teams and customers.
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Supporting integration and verification planning and execution.
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Managing configuration control and maintaining accurate systems documentation.
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Monitoring scope creep and providing technical status to project management.
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Assisting with project estimates and supporting the sales/quoting process.
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Providing temporary project-management support when the PM is unavailable.
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Mentoring junior systems engineers as required.
Qualifications;
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Management.
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6+ years of engineering or product development experience with demonstrated systems engineering leadership.
- Must have Aerospace or Defense experience
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Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, requirements development, risk identification, and architecture modeling.
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Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
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Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to customers and leadership.
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Familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo, DOORS, Cradle, or CORE.
Salary Range: $110k-$150k
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.
Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. - OPTIONAL
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Systems Engineer role at altentechnologyusa?
The listed salary for this Senior Systems Engineer position at altentechnologyusa is USD 110K–150K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Senior Systems Engineer position at altentechnologyusa located?
This Senior Systems Engineer role at altentechnologyusa is based in Westminster, CO, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Senior Systems Engineer at altentechnologyusa belong to?
This Senior Systems Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at altentechnologyusa. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Senior Systems Engineer position at altentechnologyusa was posted on Sep 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Systems Engineer
altentechnologyusa · 💰 USD 110K–150K
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