Lead Systems Engineer

LaunchTech•Colorado Springs, CO

25d•Onsite

About The Position

LaunchTech is seeking a Lead System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This senior role leads complex systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle of the MDSEA program, including requirements analysis, architecture development, design, testing, implementation, and sustainment. The Lead System Engineer will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensure mission-aligned execution, and serve as a functional manager and mentor across the enterprise.

Requirements

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 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 working knowledge of Linux and Windows systems administration, Storage management, Effective database management techniques, Project management
Must have an active Secret Clearance
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 across the MDSEA lifecycle
Studies
Analysis
Detailed requirements definition
System engineering
Preliminary and detailed architecture designs
System development for Enterprise Services, Satellite ground systems, Operations centers and supporting facilities
Maintain alignment and provide support to Team Leads for Infrastructure, Networks, Integration, Logistics plans, Cybersecurity and physical security protection plans, Cost and schedule estimates for space capability development, fielding, tests, and operations
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 customers
Validate and verify documentation of MDSEA enterprise solutions
Provide mentorship for junior and mid-level System Engineers
Serve as manager and functional lead for MDSEA System Engineers, MDSEA Ground System Engineers, DevSecOps teams