Senior Systems Engineer

LaunchTech•Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This role provides senior-level systems engineering leadership across the full system lifecycle, supporting mission-critical enterprise and defense systems through design, integration, sustainment, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Must have 10 years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 5 years of directly related experience
Must have 1 year of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must have a strong understanding of systems engineering standards such as the INCOSE SE Handbook or ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288
Must have expertise in systems engineering processes, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools, and engineering documentation management
Must have demonstrated understanding of Agile team management concepts, practices, and delivery methods
Must have a working knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, Linux and Windows systems, virtualization, data storage management, system lifecycle management, and change management
Must have experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio or other CAD tools, and Agile workflow management applications such as Microsoft Planner, Jira, Asana, or Trello
Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

STEM degree from an accredited college
Experience leading teams supporting Missile Defense Agency Continuous Test and Training Operations (CTTO)
Documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products for major space and IT systems
Skills in logical architecture modeling and/or interface definition, with knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and security accreditation
Familiarity with the C2BMC system and other Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems
Experience mentoring junior engineers to drive value and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain system requirements, including documentation and traceability matrix development, ensuring traceability from stakeholder needs through design, implementation, and operations
Contribute to and facilitate preliminary design, critical design, and detailed design activities, leading design reviews and ensuring compliance with requirements, codes, and standards
Support system verification and validation activities including test planning, execution, documentation, as-built records, and lessons learned
Work cross-functionally with project managers, engineering disciplines, operations, and executive leadership to ensure successful system implementation, integration, sustainment, and operations throughout the system lifecycle
Scope and execute trade studies, analysis, research and development, preliminary and detailed system architecture designs, and development of Enterprise Services
Develop junior and mid-level engineering personnel through Agile delivery practices, including decomposition of work into Epics, Stories, and Tasks
Maintain alignment in support of Team Leads across infrastructure, networks, integration, logistics plans, cybersecurity and physical security protection plans, and cost and schedule estimates
Coordinate with engineering leaders to support process engineering and continuous improvement initiatives
Communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences across technical and non-technical disciplines
Provide status updates and briefings to leadership, including senior government customers and stakeholders
Use interpersonal skills to resolve both technical and organizational conflicts
Perform other assigned duties as required to meet mission and international requirements