OPIR Systems Engineer

Jobtailor

Colorado

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior engineer to translate customer IT needs into actionable plans and to craft satellite architectures for national security space programs, emphasizing MBSE, cloud migration, and mission management.

Candidates must have 5+ years in national security satellite systems, DoD/IC ground systems experience, and TS/SCI clearance; readiness for a polygraph and to mentor developers is required.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience with national security satellite systems for SIGINT or GEOINT
Experience with DoD/IC satellite ground systems, including OPIR
Experience with mission systems and interfacing with mission management planners and operators on a technical level
Knowledge of mission needs and conveying capabilities of software platforms
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Responsibilities

Translate customer IT needs and future goals into plans
Craft and manage emerging satellite architectures for national security space programs
Support cloud migration, advanced technology integration, and legacy-system modernization
Develop solutions for Satellite Mission Management challenges
Mentor developers and help them grow into solutions architects
Collaborate in person or virtually with colleagues and customers as required by the role

Skills

National security satellite systems

Cloud migration

MBSE

Agile and DevSecOps

Automation / AI & ML

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Linux

Cloud technologies

Job description

Translate customer IT needs and future goals into plans
Craft and manage emerging satellite architectures for national security space programs
Support cloud migration, advanced technology integration, and legacy-system modernization
Develop solutions for Satellite Mission Management challenges
Mentor developers and help them grow into solutions architects
Collaborate in person or virtually with colleagues and customers as required by the role

Requirements

5+ years of experience with national security satellite systems for SIGINT or GEOINT
Experience with large DoD or IC satellite ground systems, including OPIR
Experience with mission systems and interfacing with mission management planners and operators on a technical level
Knowledge of mission needs and conveying capabilities of software platforms
Top Secret clearance required
HS diploma or GED
Experience with satellite mission management systems
Experience developing solutions in classified Cloud environments in the Intelligence Community or DoD
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with Linux and Cloud technologies
Knowledge of Agile and DevSecOps software development
Knowledge of automation techniques or artificial intelligence and machine learning
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Camera use during interviews and assessments
AI or other tools to assist with interview responses are prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing solutions for Satellite Mission Management and managing satellite architectures within national security frameworks. Proficient in cloud migration, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and interfacing with mission management systems in classified environments.

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