Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time
Mid Level

Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Schriever Space Force Base
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (or higher)
Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In this role, you will manage project requirements, lead system integration efforts, and standardize engineering processes that drive performance across complex programs. You’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to strengthen systems governance, streamline design reviews, and ensure compliance with mission-critical standards.

What You’ll Do

As a Systems Engineer, you will:

  • Develop, manage, and maintain project requirements, ensuring traceability from stakeholder needs through design, implementation, and operations

  • Participate in and facilitate design reviews, ensuring compliance with project requirements, codes, and standards

  • Support project closeout activities, including verification and validation, final documentation, as-built records, and lessons learned

  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, configuration management analysts, and stakeholders to ensure systems integration

  • Contribute to the creation, revision, and maintenance of Systems Engineering (SE) governance documents, including the SEMP, SEP, and SE Handbook

  • Standardize processes for requirements management, design review, risk management, and verification and validation (V&V) across the enterprise

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure governance aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices

  • Support training and rollout of SE processes to other engineers and project teams

  • Work cross-functionally with project managers, engineering disciplines, operations, and executive leadership

  • Participate in enterprise SE working groups and process improvement initiatives

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

  • Must have 4, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

    • May be reduced with completion of advanced education

  • Must have 3, or more, years of experience in systems engineering or closely related engineering roles

  • Must have demonstrated experience with SE lifecycle processes, including requirements development, design reviews, verification and validation, and project closeouts

  • Must have a strong understanding of SE standards such as INCOSE SE Handbook or ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288

  • Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

  • Have experience supporting facilities or infrastructure projects

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architecture Engineering, or related technical field

  • Have experience developing or maintaining governance documents such as SEMP, SEP, or SE Handbook

  • Be familiar with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices

  • Have experience coordinating with diverse technical and operational stakeholders

  • Have experience with metrics-driven process improvement

Compensation:
This position is expected to pay $100,000 – $129,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and certifications directly related to the position.

Why LaunchTech?

At LaunchTech, we don’t just fill seats, we bring in people who want to make an impact. We deliver Excellence, Period. That means you’ll contribute to mission-critical work, grow your skills, and be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and execution.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Opportunities to make a difference while advancing your career

  • And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

If you’re ready to step into a role where your expertise matters, we want to hear from you.

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.

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