Lead System 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

Job#: 3032364 Job Description: Lead System Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Role Overview

This position supports the development and implementation of innovative solutions for critical elements supporting advanced sensing capabilities. The Lead System Engineer will be instrumental in ensuring efficient, sustainable, and secure command and control of space-based defense capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design solutions to optimize efficiency, security, and sustainability for a platform supporting missile defense.
• Lead a team to conduct studies and analyses, define requirements, and engineer ground system and platform architectures.
• Oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers.
• Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and ground system sustainment.
• Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel.
• Direct a cohesive partnership with other engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity, and project management teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess 10 years of general work experience, which may be reduced with the completion of advanced education.
• Five or more years of directly related experience in the support or management of IT systems engineering or an architecture role within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise.
• Two or more years of experience leading and managing system engineers within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise.
• Subject matter expertise in system engineering with extensive knowledge of virtual IT environments.
• A fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles.
• A proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle.
• Experience with Linux and Windows administration, storage management, and database management techniques.
• Willingness and ability to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Compensation and Benefits

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, egistered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.