Senior Space Systems Engineer

BTAS, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 188,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

401K plan with generous company match

Paid time off and federal holidays

Job summary

BTAS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO, responsible for providing engineering support for space acquisition programs. This role requires expertise in classified space control systems and involves significant contributions to technical documentation and project management throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

The position demands a MA/MS degree and knowledge of space control technologies. BTAS offers competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package to support career satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Expert in classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems.
• Highly knowledgeable in electronic attack technologies.
• Expert in developing and managing technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions and engineering support.
• Support acquisition efforts for advanced technology.
• Develop documentation to follow government standards.

Skills

Expert in classified space control systems

Highly knowledgeable in electronic attack technologies

Expert in space control-related technologies

Highly knowledgeable in modeling and simulation

Ability to develop technical requirements

Education

MA/MS degree

Job description

POSITION: Senior Space Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility

POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours

THE OPPORTUNITY

Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting‑edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense’s (DoD) current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission‑critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation’s space assets.

WHO WE ARE

BTAS is a woman‑owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.

We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical support for all project and program stages within the acquisition life cycle.
• Support acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
• Advise and assist the government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Draft and revise Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers.
• Support the presentation of acquisition‑related products to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop documentation, including capability documents, acquisition strategies, system specifications, training materials, briefings, and reports following government standards (e.g., MIL‑STD).
• Provide subject matter expert‑level technical and programmatic status reports on individual programs or portfolios upon request.
• Identify and recommend acquisition process improvements and risk reduction strategies.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a government risk program, including risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Monitor program schedules, track acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and assess program risks.
• Maintain and update acquisition reports by correlating program execution data with baselines.
• Advise government program managers on technical engagements, including design reviews, working groups, and program conferences.
• Maintain broad awareness of ongoing programs and technology development efforts within the portfolio.
• Support integrated product teams and facilitate coordination between customers and contractors.
• Provide technical and operational insight for mission protection, operations, and data assessments.
• Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and conduct impact analyses, audits, and compliance inspections.
• Provide engineering and technical expertise for new and ongoing Command and Control (C2) efforts.
• Act as a liaison between Space C2, Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and classified program offices.
• Ensure seamless integration of classified portfolio efforts with Space C2 and EGS initiatives.
• Advise and assist the government on testing and operations.
• Support test document preparation, planning, execution, and system‑level test integration for Developmental and Operational Testing.
• Provide analytical and operational engineering support for current and future developmental and operational units.
• Support operational mission planning, mission protection, and anomaly resolution.
• Assist with data and signal collection, processing, storage, archiving, and analysis to support testing, operations, and future concept development.
• Support post‑mission analysis and report plan versus execution results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert in classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems (concepts, development, build, and test)
• Expert in space control‑related technologies including, but not limited to, electromagnetic spectrum, signal processing, comms
• Expert in developing and managing technical requirements and space system acquisition efforts
• Highly knowledgeable in electronic attack technologies and system design implementation
• Highly knowledgeable in modeling and sim, with a demonstrated ability to develop models and assess technical requirements
• Highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including but not limited to requirements development, configuration control, and government Deficiency Review (DR) board establishment, execution, and DR disposition and management
• Candidate must be a SME Recognized Industry Leader.
• MA/MS degree is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not supervise the work of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

TRAVEL

Little if any travel is required.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE

BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full‑Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

SALARY RANGE

$188,000 - $191,000 Annual Salary

BTAS BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full‑time employees.

AAP / EEO STATEMENT

BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BTAS is an E‑Verify program participant.