Senior SEIT Lead - Ground Systems (Top Secret)

Apex Systems; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems in Boulder, CO seeks a SE/IT Lead to plan and execute Systems Engineering and Integration & Test for Ground Entry Point solutions. You will translate architecture into requirements, interfaces, and verification plans for a field-ready ground system, under real-world conditions.

The role requires leading SE/I&T from early integration through system validation and customer demonstration, guiding teams across RF, baseband, networks, and mission processing with a focus on clear,

Qualifications

• Experience leading SE and I&T for complex programs.
• Ability to derive requirements from high-level needs and CONOPS.
• Experience with Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and interface descriptions.
• Security clearance of Top Secret or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day SE planning and execution for GEP programs, aligning with the Chief Engineer’s baseline.
• Derive and document system, segment, and subsystem requirements from capability needs.
• Develop SE artifacts like requirements specs, use cases, ICDs, and interface descriptions.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Integration & Test

Requirements Management

Leadership

Customer Engagement

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Apex Systems in Boulder, CO seeks a SE/IT Lead to plan and execute Systems Engineering and Integration & Test for Ground Entry Point solutions. You will translate architecture into requirements, interfaces, and verification plans for a field-ready ground system, under real-world conditions.

The role requires leading SE/I&T from early integration through system validation and customer demonstration, guiding teams across RF, baseband, networks, and mission processing with a focus on clear,