Systems Engineer (Modeler) at Leidos
Colorado Springs, CO
$107,900–$195,050from the description
Jun 30, 2026
Colorado Springs, CO
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role involves applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to a large-scale modernization program that is upgrading legacy ground-based radar systems across eight sites supporting missile warning, missile defense, and space domain awareness missions. Day-to-day work centers on building and maintaining system architecture models in SysML/UML using Cameo, authoring model-based interface control documents, developing executable validation models, and supporting digital engineering integration across the full system lifecycle. It suits an experienced systems engineer with active Secret clearance and hands-on MBSE tooling experience.
Senior level · 8+ years · Colorado Springs, CO · Secret clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $131,571 (middle half $103,691–$168,322). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (10)
The role title is 'Systems Engineer (Modeler)' with no seniority level in the title — advertised seniority is Unspecified.
SOC classification is a judgement call: the primary day-to-day work is MBSE/digital modeling and architecture (systems analysis), which maps best to 15-1211 Computer Systems Analysts. An argument exists for 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) given the specialized MBSE/modeling focus that doesn't fit neatly into standard analyst work.
Degree requirement is marked None because the JD explicitly states 'additional experience, training, or certifications may substitute for degree,' making the Bachelor's degree non-mandatory.
The JD requires an active Secret clearance as a hard gate ('Currently possesses an Active Secret Clearance').
Configuration management, cybersecurity, test support, and system integration are listed as required but name no specific tool or product, so they are omitted from the skills list per extraction rules.
DoD IAT Level II / Security+ and cloud experience appear only under Preferred Qualifications.
'CAMEO Enterprise Architect' is the same tool as 'Cameo' (No Magic/Dassault product); captured as a single skill under the canonical name 'Cameo'.
The $107,900–$195,050 range is described as a 'general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.'
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Digital Engineering, DoD IAT Level II.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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