2026 Associate Cyber Systems Engineer - Boulder CO (AHT)

Description

This entry-level role is in the Space sector of a company that supports government, civil and commercial customers with space solutions, and is based in Boulder, CO.

You will build knowledge through hands-on experience and exposure while supporting work that protects the nation and its allies.

The company has a long history in space and offers learning and development opportunities to early-career engineers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses across total systems.
• Cover every stage of a product's life, from concept and design through fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Convert customer or product requirements into total system solutions that fit technical, schedule and cost limits.
• Run functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirement allocation and interface definition to turn customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Requirements

• Hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time you apply.
• Be completing or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD from an accredited institution.
• Be majoring in or have majored in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related STEM field.
• Have a basic understanding of testing requirements.
• Be able to present to customers in a Test Director role.
• Preferred: communicate well in writing and speech, and negotiate and interact effectively with engineers, managers, customers, partners and government to support ISSE activities and challenges.
• Preferred: have experience explaining technical concepts and program information to customers.
• Preferred: have a solid grasp of planning, design and implementation for large enterprise systems.
• Preferred: have experience writing or reviewing technical and program documents.
• Preferred: have hands-on work in integration, test and verification of software requirements.

Conditions

Based at the Space sector site in Boulder, CO.

Travel is expected for about 25% of the time.

Top Secret clearance is required before you start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The primary level base salary range is $83,800 to $125,800, a general guideline. Final pay depends on the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
• Paid company holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.