Chief Systems Engineer

ASRC Federal; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government contractor in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer. This role involves providing enterprise-level systems engineering leadership for U.S. Space Force operations, ensuring architecture integration and performance standards. Candidates must have extensive experience in systems engineering and be familiar with MBSE tools.

Benefits

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Active TS and SCI clearable required.
• Minimum 10 years of systems engineering experience including 5 years in software development.
• Deep understanding of DoD and Space Force systems engineering frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering execution across multiple domains.
• Develop and maintain system architecture and interface specifications.
• Oversee risk management and integration planning across Agile delivery teams.

Skills

Leadership

System Architecture

Risk Management

Agile Practices

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Education

M.S. in Systems Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

DoDAF

SysML

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

ASRC Federal System Solutions is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to support operations at the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF) in Boulder, Colorado. This role provides enterprise-level systems engineering leadership across all mission-critical infrastructure, software, cyber, and integration activities supporting U.S. Space Force OPIR enterprise experimentation and operations. This position is contingent upon final contract award.

Top-Level Position Description
Responsible for leading systems engineering activities across all domains—architecture, integration, requirements, and verification—for the BGIF BOSS contract. Ensures cohesive system performance and engineering rigor in alignment with U.S. Space Force technical and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering execution across infrastructure, software, cyber, and integration threads
• Develop, maintain, and control system architecture, interface specifications, and technical baselines
• Manage requirements decomposition, traceability, and system verification strategy
• Oversee system risk management and integration planning across Agile delivery teams
• Facilitate Engineering Review Boards and Configuration Control Boards
• Promote Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering practices
• Coordinate with Product Owners, facility teams, and stakeholders to ensure technical cohesion
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold engineering excellence across the enterprise

Job Requirements:

• Active TS and SCI clearable
• M.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years of systems engineering experience including 5 years software development with 5+ years in a technical leadership role
• Deep understanding of DoD and Space Force systems engineering frameworks
• Experience with MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw) and DoDAF/SysML modeling
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and digital engineering lifecycle practices

Preferred Requirements:

• INCOSE CSEP or equivalent systems engineering certification
• Background in mission systems integration and system-of-systems architecture
• Familiarity with BGIF systems, infrastructure dependencies, and PWS alignment

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of theworkplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Job Family Information Technology

Job Function Systems Engineering

Pay Type Salary