Mid-Level Platform System Engineer

Blackstone Technology Group; Schriever Space Force Base (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Talent Group seeks a Mid-Level Platform System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) within the Missile Defense Agency. You will drive development and implementation of solutions for critical space-based defense systems, leading a team to ensure secure command and control.

The role demands experience in system engineering, requirements management, and collaboration across engineers, cybersecurity, and software teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of general full-time work experience.
• 3+ years in DoD or commercial IT systems engineering.
• Active DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support Platform MDSEA frameworks and related missile defense systems.
• Develop and design solutions to optimize security, efficiency and sustainability.
• Lead and collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity, project managers, software and network teams.
• Document designs and oversee implementation and testing plans across platforms.

Skills

6+ years experience

3+ years DoD IT systems engineering

Requirements analysis & management

System Engineering V-Model

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Clearance eligibility for Top Secret w

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Eng / CS / EE

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

IBM Rhapsody

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

Posted: 08/31/2026 Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Developer/Engineer Job Number: 27981 Pay Range: $60/hr-$67.50 Workplace Type: On-site

Job Description

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Mid-Level Platform System Engineer to join our Client's team.

Description of Duties: Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of missile defense! As a Mid-Level Platform System Engineer supporting the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), you will be at the forefront of leading a team in the development and implementation of innovative solutions for critical elements supporting advanced sensing capabilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring efficient, sustainable, and secure command and control of our nation's space-based defense capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment.

Who We're Looking For: We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and results-oriented Mid-Level System Engineer who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you are a self-starter, comfortable taking ownership of projects from inception to implementation, and possess a strong desire to contribute to the success of our mission, here is your opportunity. We are seeking a problem-solver with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, eager to learn and contribute within a collaborative team. If you are passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to enhance our nation's security, consider this position

Responsibilities

• Support Innovation: Develop and design cutting-edge solutions to optimize efficiency, security, and sustainability within a team supporting Platform MDSEA frameworks.
• Contribute to Technical Initiatives: Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed platform architectures, and oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers (including supporting facilities).
• Contribute to all phases of the Engineering Lifecycle: Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and platform system sustainment.
• Support Implementation: Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel.
• Collaborate and Integrate: Direct a cohesive partnership within the team and other engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity, test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with all relevant standards and policies.
• Support Program Milestones: Work collaboratively with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules.

Basic Requirements

• Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 3, or more, years of experience directly related to the support or management of IT systems engineering or architecture role/capacity within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise
• Must have a fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles
• Must have a proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able obtain an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree (of higher) in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering)
• Have experience with Linux administration, management, and sustainment
• Have experience working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations
• Be able to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components
• Have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems
• Be familiar with Agile development methodologies
• Have 1, or more, certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+). Have competency in developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) (or equivalent framework)
• Have a track record of effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges
• Be familiar with cloud computing (server and serverless) technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Openshift)
• Have experience working with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic), IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

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