Ground System Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full Time

Entry Level

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is seeking a Ground System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This position directly supports the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization and focuses on the design, integration, and sustainment of ground system elements and mission suites supporting space operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Systems Engineering & Architecture

Develop and design new IT solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability of Ground System Elements and Mission Suites within MDSEA
Execute studies, analysis, detailed requirements definition, systems engineering, preliminary and detailed ground system architecture designs, and system development of Enterprise Services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers, including all supporting facilities
Support systems engineering efforts related to IT and satellite ground systems

Program Execution & Technical Baseline

Maintain alignment to support Team Leads across infrastructure, networks, integration, logistics plans, cybersecurity and physical security protection plans, and cost and schedule estimates for development, fielding, testing, and operations of planned space capabilities
Be responsible for project initiation, requirements management, task management, and development of artifacts supporting the Technical Baseline
Document designs and develop implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel

Collaboration & Integration

Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure system integration and compliance
Work with Project Managers to produce artifacts supporting preliminary, detailed, and critical design reviews with stakeholders

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

Must have 3, or more, years of systems engineering experience
Must have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) products for IT systems
Must have experience decomposing complex mission systems into manageable components
Must have experience developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems
Must have experience performing systems engineering for IT and satellite ground systems
Must have experience with requirements analysis and management
Must have an understanding of the Systems Engineering V Model and engineering lifecycle
Must demonstrate strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills related to IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability
Must be a highly motivated and self-starting systems engineer
Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Requirements:

Have a Bachelor’s degree in an IT or STEM-related field

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
Join a mission-critical team supporting enterprise and space systems essential to national defense.

We offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
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.

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