Lead Space Defense Systems Engineer

Apex Systems LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems LLC in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Lead System Engineer for a contract-to-perm role focused on space defense platforms. The position is on-site and requires deep expertise in system engineering for ground systems and enterprise services.

You will lead a team, manage requirements, and design architectures for missile defense platforms, while coordinating with cybersecurity, software, and project management to ensure secure, scalable operations. DoD/SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 10 years general work experience in IT or system engineering.
• 5+ years in DoD/commercial IT systems management.
• 2+ years leading system engineers in DoD or enterprise.
• Experience with virtual IT environments and lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize platform for missile defense with focus on efficiency, security, sustainability.
• Lead team to define requirements and engineer ground system architectures.
• Oversee system development for enterprise services and satellite ground systems.
• Support projects from initiation through requirements management and sustainment.
• Document designs and implement test plans for sustainment staff.
• Coordinate with engineers, cybersecurity, and PMs for seamless integration.
• Collaborate with project managers to define tasks and schedules.

Skills

System engineering leadership

Virtual IT environments

Requirements analysis & management

V-Model & lifecycle

Linux/Windows administration

Storage and database management

DoD clearance readiness

Job description

Apex Systems LLC in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Lead System Engineer for a contract-to-perm role focused on space defense platforms. The position is on-site and requires deep expertise in system engineering for ground systems and enterprise services.

You will lead a team, manage requirements, and design architectures for missile defense platforms, while coordinating with cybersecurity, software, and project management to ensure secure, scalable operations. DoD/SCI eligibility is required.