Ground System Engineer Functional Lead - DoD

INNOVIM; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense services is seeking a Ground System Engineer Functional Lead to manage systems supporting missile defense operations. The position involves leading engineering activities and collaborating with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in the developmental phases. Candidates should possess significant experience in systems engineering and must hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Matching 401k contributions

Educational/Training support

Qualifications

• 6+ years of system engineering experience.
• Experience with DoDAF and UAF products.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in requirements analysis, documentation, and design.
• Develop IT solutions for Ground System Elements.
• Execute detailed system engineering and architecture designs.

Skills

System engineering experience

Requirements Analysis

Model Based System Engineering

SysML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or STEM related field

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Description

INNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Ground System Engineer Functional Lead to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). INNOVIM supports the development, implementation, sustainment, and operations of enclaves and systems that manage missile defense training, events, analysis, and operations.

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Position Closes: 6/25/25

Relocation Assistance: NONE

• Lead Ground System Engineers in activities including, but not limited to: requirements analysis, scheduling, documentation and traceability matrix development, preliminary design, critical design, detailed design, test and evaluation, research and development, implementation and fielding, and sustainment and operations throughout the entire life cycle of the MDSEA program.
• Be responsible for leading Ground System Engineers in completing tasks and projects
• Develop and design new IT solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability of the Ground System Elements and Mission Suites within MDSEA
• Execute studies, analysis, detailed requirements definition, system engineering, preliminary and detailed ground system architecture designs, and system development of Enterprise Services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers to include all supporting facilities
• Maintain alignment to support Team Leads: infrastructure, networks, integration, logistics plans, cybersecurity and physical security protection plans, and cost and schedule estimates for the development, fielding, tests, and operations of planned space capabilities
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure integration and compliance
  
  

Job Details

Description

INNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Ground System Engineer Functional Lead to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). INNOVIM supports the development, implementation, sustainment, and operations of enclaves and systems that manage missile defense training, events, analysis, and operations.

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Position Closes: 6/25/25

Relocation Assistance: NONE

The Candidate Will

• Lead Ground System Engineers in activities including, but not limited to: requirements analysis, scheduling, documentation and traceability matrix development, preliminary design, critical design, detailed design, test and evaluation, research and development, implementation and fielding, and sustainment and operations throughout the entire life cycle of the MDSEA program.
• Be responsible for leading Ground System Engineers in completing tasks and projects
• Develop and design new IT solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability of the Ground System Elements and Mission Suites within MDSEA
• Execute studies, analysis, detailed requirements definition, system engineering, preliminary and detailed ground system architecture designs, and system development of Enterprise Services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers to include all supporting facilities
• Maintain alignment to support Team Leads: infrastructure, networks, integration, logistics plans, cybersecurity and physical security protection plans, and cost and schedule estimates for the development, fielding, tests, and operations of planned space capabilities
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure integration and compliance
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Must have 6, or more, years of system 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 in Model Based System Engineering and SysML
• Must have experience in the decomposition of complex mission systems into manageable components
• Must have experience in systems engineering related to IT and satellite ground systems in the MDSEA environment
• Must have experience with Requirements Analysis and Management
• Must have an understanding of the System Engineering V Model and engineering lifecycle
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  
  

Desired Requirements

• Have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any IT or STEM related field
  
  

This position is expected to pay $140,000 - $172,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense & Space

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