Satellite Ground System Engineer - DoW

INNOVIM•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

INNOVIM is seeking a Satellite Ground System Engineer for its Missile Defense Division, directly supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The position is located at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is an onsite, day-shift role; remote work and telework are not available, and relocation assistance is not available. An active DoW Secret Security Clearance is required. The engineer develops and designs solutions to improve the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework. The role includes studies and analyses, requirements definition, engineering ground system architectures, and overseeing development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, operations centers, and supporting facilities. The engineer contributes across the engineering lifecycle, documents designs, prepares implementation and test plans, collaborates with technical and program teams, and helps define project tasks and schedules. The successful candidate works independently, takes initiative, and drives projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Requirements

At least 10 years of general full-time work experience; this may be reduced with completion of advanced education.
At least 5 years of directly related systems engineering experience involving satellite ground systems.
At least 6 months of experience in a management or leadership role.
Fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles.
Proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle.
Active DoW Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, such as Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
Experience working within the Missile Defense Agency or other Department of Defense organizations.
Space operations experience.
Competence developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or an equivalent framework.
Ability to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components.
Experience developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems.
Track record of troubleshooting and applying critical thinking to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Familiarity with cloud computing technologies, including server and serverless technologies such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Red Hat OpenShift.
Experience with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic), IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
One or more relevant certifications, such as INCOSE ASEP or CompTIA Security+.
Understanding of Linux and Kubernetes environments.
Experience verifying system test cases, executing test plans, or performing system-level integration and verification testing for satellite ground systems or complex software/hardware systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and design solutions to optimize the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework.
Conduct studies and analyses, define requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed ground system architectures, and oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, operations centers, and supporting facilities.
Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and ground system sustainment.
Document designs and create implementation and test plans for sustainment personnel.
Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to support integration and compliance with standards and policies.
Work with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules.
Work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.