Systems Engineer IV

Denver, CO

Full Time

Posted October 15, 2026

$140k - $165k

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Source: Lever View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 23, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure the successful development and implementation of system functionality

Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure the successful development and implementation of system functionality
Implement the processes, traceability, and documentation necessary to support IFE program
Collaborate with program teams, including new development and legacy systems, to identify opportunities for integration and support the development of updated releases
Carry out systems engineering activities in accordance with tailored system engineering standards and practices
Drive and coordinate technical decision making
Conduct risk assessments to ensure risk mitigation plans are developed and implemented
Act as the negotiator between multiple teams to make sure the holistic system is optimized
Develop strategies, approaches for specialty engineering (operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability) integration, analysis and verification

Education: Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or other technical field (e.g. mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc.)
Experience: 10+ years of Systems Engineering/Software Engineering experience
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to drive technical innovation and growth
Proven experience owning the integrated technical baseline for complex systems through the full Systems Engineering Lifecycle
Experience working on development programs for large, complex, integrated systems or facilities – preferably from the fusion/energy, nuclear, aerospace, or space and defense industry
Strong technical experience in simulation, software, and data analysis, with an understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies
Fluent with Atlassian suite tools (Confluence, Jira)
Experience with rapid technology development, integration, and testing
Great communication skills, ability to work effectively in teams, demonstrated execution and coordination skills
Project management skills including labor estimating and schedule management
Demonstrated configuration management experience
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum.
Experience with defining, designing, and activating large facilities for assembly, integration, and testing for large complex systems
Experience with high energy laser systems, optics, or nuclear energy systems