Senior Systems Engineer at LaunchTech

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Verification, Validation, Agile Management, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Linux, Windows, Virtualization, Data Storage Management, Change Management, Microsoft Office, Jira, Asana, Trello

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance Travel Required: Up to 10% LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets. 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. What You’ll Be Doing 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 What You Bring Basic 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 Desired Requirements: 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 Why LaunchTech? LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period. You’ll join a mission-driven team delivering systems engineering excellence in direct support of national defense. We offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) Mission-focused work with growth opportunities And more Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew? LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.

Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Engineer will provide leadership across the full system lifecycle, supporting mission-critical enterprise and defense systems. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, leading design activities, and supporting verification and validation efforts.