Amentum · 5 hours ago
Leads System Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
12+ years expAmentum is seeking a Lead System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions contract. The role involves overseeing systems engineering and project management activities, ensuring the delivery of MDSEA products and services, and providing mentorship to junior engineers.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform Systems Engineering and Project Management activities including, but not limited to:
Requirements analysis
Scheduling
Documentation and traceability matrix development
Preliminary design
Critical design
Detailed design
Test and evaluation
Research and development
Implementation and fielding
Sustainment and operations throughout the entire life cycle of the MDSEA program
Scope and execute:
Studies
Analysis
Detailed requirements definition
System engineering
Preliminary and detailed system architecture designs
System development of Enterprise Services
Satellite ground systems
Operations centers to include all supporting facilities
Maintain alignment to support Team Leads:
Infrastructure
Networks
Integration
Logistics plans
Cybersecurity and physical security protection plans
Cost and schedule estimates for the development, fielding, tests, and operations of planned space capabilities
Perform impact assessments of customer requests
Develop and present briefings for internal customers and external stakeholders
Coordinate across the MDSEA environment and supported tenants
Ensure MDSEA products, services, and capabilities are delivered to the customers
Validate and verify documentation of MDSEA Enterprise solutions
Provide mentorship for Jr and Mid-Level System Engineers
Serve as manager and functional lead for MDSEA System Engineers, MDSEA Ground System Engineers, and DevSecOPS teams
Qualification
Required
Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 6, or more, years of directly related to the support or management of IT systems in a systems engineering or architecture role/capacity within a DoD and/or Commercial enterprise
Must have 2, or more, years directly leading and managing systems engineers within a DoD and/or Commercial enterprise
Must have subject matter expertise in systems engineering within a virtualized and highly containerized environment
Must have a working knowledge of the following technical/management skills: Linux and Windows systems administration, storage management, effective database management techniques, and project management
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Preferred
Have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products for major space and IT systems
Have extensive experience and working knowledge in both ballistic missile defense and space applications/systems
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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