Satellite Ground System Engineer MDX - SSFB

Amentum; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement benefits and match

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Satellite Ground System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture and MDSEA within the Missile Defense Agency. The role focuses on developing and implementing secure, scalable satellite ground system solutions and ensuring robust command and control of space-enabled defense capabilities.

You will work with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design architectures, and guide implementation from inception to sustainment, with significant

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience.
• Must have 5+ years of directly related experience in systems engineering for satellite ground systems.
• Must have 6+ months in a management or leadership role.
• Active DoW Secret Security Clearance.
• Fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management.
• Knowledge of System Engineering V-Model and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design ground system architectures and oversee system development for enterprise services and operations centers.
• Document designs and create implementation and test plans for sustainment teams.
• Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, test teams, and software developers to ensure integration and compliance.
• Support projects from initiation through requirements management and task execution.
• Define tasks and schedules with Project Managers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SysML/MBSE tools (No Magic Cameo)

IBM Rhapsody

Sparx Enterprise Architect

DoDAF or equivalent

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Title: Satellite Ground System Engineer

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Satellite Ground System Engineer is part of Amentum’s Missile Defense Division and directly supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of missile defense! As a Satellite Ground System Engineer supporting the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). You will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative solutions for critical satellite ground system 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 Ground 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 chance. 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 the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework.

• Contribute to Technical Initiatives: Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed ground system 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 ground system sustainment.

• Support Implementation: Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel.

• Collaborate and Integrate: Partner with system administrators, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, 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

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• o May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience in systems engineering related to satellite ground systems.
• Must have 6, or more, months of experience working in a management or leadership role
• 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

Desired Requirements:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).
• Have experience working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations.
• Have Space operations experience.
• Be competent in developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) (or equivalent framework).
• Be able to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components.
• Have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems.
• Have a track record of effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges.
• Be familiar with Agile development methodologies.
• 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.
• Have 1, or more, certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+).
• Understanding of Linux and Kubernetes environments
• Have experience verifying system test cases, executing test plans, or performing system-level integration and verification testing for satellite ground systems or complex software/hardware systems.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:

$130,000 – $170,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/27/2026 - 11/04/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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