Satellite Ground System Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full Time

Mid Level

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 Satellite Ground System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This role supports the development, engineering, and sustainment of satellite ground system elements and mission suites enabling advanced sensing and command-and-control capabilities in a mission-critical environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and design solutions to improve the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework
Conduct studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, and engineer preliminary and detailed ground system architectures
Support system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers, including supporting facilities
Support projects through all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including initiation, requirements management, task execution, and sustainment
Document designs and develop implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel
Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure integration and compliance
Support program milestones by working with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

Must have 6 years of general (full-time) work experience
- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 3 years of IT or satellite-related experience
Must have 1 year of systems engineering experience related to satellite ground systems
Must have a fundamental understanding of requirements analysis and management principles
Must have a proficient understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field (Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency or other DoD organizations
Space operations experience
Experience developing or editing DoDAF or equivalent architecture framework products
Ability to decompose complex mission systems into manageable components
Experience developing detailed implementation plans for new systems
Experience troubleshooting IT system dependencies and sustainability challenges
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Red Hat OpenShift)
Experience with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect
Relevant certifications (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+)

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
You’ll be part of a mission-driven team delivering critical capabilities that support national defense and space-based security operations.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.

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