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Systems Engineer SME

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Mar 27, 2026

INTUITIVE is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation's Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!

We are seeking a Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to supportAir Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (AF TENCAP) prototyping efforts and lead enterprise architecture projects for the Space Force's SYD-81. Efforts center on full spectrum of Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) systems engineering in support of rapid prototype development and integration activities to meet emergent RDT&E requirements of AF TENCAP, its Space Force partners, and their stakeholders. Enterprise architecture efforts will meet the needs of ensuring Space Force ranges are fully modeled so that development of current and future capabilities are fully informed.

As a SME you will work closely with the program manager, chief engineer, lead systems engineers and model-based systems engineers to deliver rapid, innovative, and cost-effective capabilities across all war-fighting domains. Your expertise will be integral in delivering successful project outcomes. You will also develop future solution options for AFTENCAP so that the warfighter is armed with ever increasing lethality.

You need experience in systems engineering, system design and integration, military test, and a strong background in supporting DoW service organizations and Intelligence Community agencies to be successful in this role. This role requires the ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects. The key responsibilities may include contributing to Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP), executing projects utilizing MBSE and Agile DevSecOps methodologies, conduct requirements management, conduct risk management and technical reviews, perform technical and mission analyses, conduct test and evaluation, and conduct studies and performance assessments of system and architecture alternatives. The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $210,000 annually. Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Required

  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering

  • 16 years of experience in the Department of War.

  • Experience supporting classified DoW/IC systems and DoW Weapon Systems.

  • Experience developing or testing programs involving geolocation, sensor data fusion, special operations, situational awareness, cyberspace or spectrum warfare, air superiority, and/or command and control.

  • Experience within prototyping efforts.

  • In-depth knowledge of DoW Test and Evaluation to include planning, execution and reporting.

  • Long-range kill-chain experience.

  • Extensive experience leading technical teams.

  • Experience working in an Agile team/framework.

  • Experience with AFTENCAP operations.

  • Must have an in-scope DoW Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Desired

  • Experience using MBSE and Digital Engineering Tools (e.g., Aras Innovator, Cameo, DOORS, AFSIM, Confluence, Jira).

  • Graduate of a formal advanced military tactics or test course (e.g. USAFWS, USAF TPS).

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at INTUITIVE hr@irtc-hq.comor 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.

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