Lead Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Space Electronic Warfare systems engineer to shape and modernize ground system architecture.

You will translate real‑world requirements into precise technical specs and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver robust command and control capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of system engineering experience supporting space Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
• 8+ years of experience with DevSecOps and Agile methodologies.
• 5+ years of experience architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions.
• Knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps principles.
• Knowledge of service level concepts of operation and deployment of system capability.
• Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Combine technical skills with big picture thinking to impact Space Electronic Warfare.
• Translate real-world needs into technical specifications.
• Solve complex challenges and shape Space Electronic Warfare by leading Ground System Architecture.
• Share expertise through leadership and mentoring.
• Merge innovative engineering methodologies for tomorrow’s solutions.
• Create centralized, modernized, and highly available command and control capabilities.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Combine technical skills with big picture thinking to impact Space Electronic Warfare
• Translate real‑world needs into technical specifications
• Solve complex challenges and shape Space Electronic Warfare by leading Ground System Architecture
• Share expertise through leadership and mentoring
• Merge innovative engineering methodologies for tomorrow’s solutions
• Create centralized, modernized, and highly available command and control capabilities

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with system engineering supporting space Major Defense Acquisition Programs
• 8+ years of experience with DevSecOps and Agile methodologies
• 5+ years of experience architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions
• Knowledge of implementation of DevOps and DevSecOps principles
• Knowledge of service level concepts of operation and deployment of system capability
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field