Platform Systems Engineer – DoD Space Defense

LaunchTech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Mission-driven work

Job summary

LaunchTech is seeking a Mid-Level Platform System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency under the IRES contract. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, the role focuses on leading a team to develop and implement innovative platform solutions for critical sensing and space-based defense capabilities.

The candidate will contribute across engineering lifecycles, document designs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, efficiency, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Must have 6+ years of general full-time work experience
• Must have 3+ years of experience in IT systems engineering/architecture within DoD or DoD-like environments
• Fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management
• Proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle
• Active DoW Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Develop and design platform solutions for enterprise services, satellite ground systems and operations centers
• Support all phases of the Engineering Lifecycle from initiation to sustainment
• Document designs and create implementation and test plans for sustainment teams
• Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity, software, network teams and project managers to ensure standards compliance
• Define tasks and schedules with Project Managers to meet milestones
• Work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion

Skills

Requirements analysis

System engineering

V-Model

Agile development

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Linux administration

Cloud computing (AWS/Azure/OpenShift)

SysML/MBSE tools (Cameo/Rhapsody/Sparx EA)

Job description

LaunchTech is seeking a Mid-Level Platform System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency under the IRES contract. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, the role focuses on leading a team to develop and implement innovative platform solutions for critical sensing and space-based defense capabilities.

The candidate will contribute across engineering lifecycles, document designs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, efficiency, and sustainability.