Senior Systems Engineer

Redcanyonsoftware; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcanyonsoftware is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team in Aurora, Colorado. In this role, you will support space weather satellite mission operations by designing and integrating mission-critical systems. Your work will involve command & control systems and hybrid cloud infrastructures to ensure secure, scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in systems engineering and satellite operations, and will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve innovative results. Join us to contribute to impactful national security initiatives and cutting-edge space programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering.
• Experience supporting satellite operations or space-based systems.
• Solid understanding of networking and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate command & control and mission management systems.
• Architect and support hybrid cloud environments for mission-critical applications.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to improve system performance.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Satellite Operations

Command & Control Systems

Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

Automation/Orchestration Tools

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to support a space weather satellite mission operations program, focused on designing and integrating mission-critical systems. This role combines satellite operations, command & control systems, and hybrid cloud infrastructure, supporting secure, scalable solutions for real-world space missions.

What You’ll Do

• Design and integrate command & control (C2) and mission management systems for satellite operations
• Architect and support hybrid cloud environments (on-prem + cloud) for mission-critical applications
• Execute across the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, verification, operations)
• Ensure secure deployment of applications in compliance-driven environments
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (software, cyber, network, operations)
• Implement automation and orchestration solutions to improve system performance and reliability
• Support networking and data management architectures across distributed systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues impacting mission operations

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering
• Experience supporting satellite operations or space-based systems
• Strong background in command & control systems and mission operations environments
• Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud infrastructures (on-prem + AWS/Azure/GovCloud)
• Solid understanding of networking (secure architectures, routing/switching), systems integration, and data management
• Experience with automation/orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes)
• Experience deploying and supporting mission-critical applications in secure environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with space system protocols and satellite communications
• Experience in DoD, aerospace, or classified environments
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST and ITAR
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices in regulated environments

Why This Role

• Direct impact on space-based mission operations and national security initiatives
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of traditional systems engineering and modern cloud infrastructure
• Collaborative, high-visibility environment supporting cutting-edge space programs