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LaunchTech · 4 weeks ago

Ground System Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

LaunchTech is seeking a Ground System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions contract. The role involves designing, integrating, and sustaining ground system elements for space operations, while collaborating with various teams to ensure system compliance and project execution.

CRMInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and design new IT solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability of Ground System Elements and Mission Suites within MDSEA

Execute studies, analysis, detailed requirements definition, systems engineering, preliminary and detailed ground system architecture designs, and system development of Enterprise Services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers, including all supporting facilities

Support systems engineering efforts related to IT and satellite ground systems

Maintain alignment to support Team Leads across infrastructure, networks, integration, logistics plans, cybersecurity and physical security protection plans, and cost and schedule estimates for development, fielding, testing, and operations of planned space capabilities

Be responsible for project initiation, requirements management, task management, and development of artifacts supporting the Technical Baseline

Document designs and develop implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel

Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure system integration and compliance

Work with Project Managers to produce artifacts supporting preliminary, detailed, and critical design reviews with stakeholders

Qualification

Systems EngineeringDoDAF/UAF experienceRequirements analysisIT solutions developmentCritical thinkingTroubleshootingCollaborationSelf-motivated

Required

Must have 3, or more, years of systems engineering experience

Must have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) products for IT systems

Must have experience decomposing complex mission systems into manageable components

Must have experience developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems

Must have experience performing systems engineering for IT and satellite ground systems

Must have experience with requirements analysis and management

Must have an understanding of the Systems Engineering V Model and engineering lifecycle

Must demonstrate strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills related to IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability

Must be a highly motivated and self-starting systems engineer

Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility