Systems Engineer

Space Systems Integration LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical integration support across mission areas, including requirements development, systems integration, test planning, and stakeholder coordination for enterprise modernization efforts.

You will work with Government customers to translate operational needs into executable technical solutions, perform trade studies, develop documentation, and contribute to risk analyses while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related technical field with 5 years of relative experience
• 5 years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD, IC, or Federal programs
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes and developing requirements
• Experience working directly with Government customers and cross-organizational collaboration
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI, SCI eligibility and Continuous Evaluation; polygraph willingness

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Coordinate technical activities across Government, FFRDC, UARC, and industry partners
• Develop engineering documentation including System Engineering Plans, Interface Control Documents, and Verification Cross Reference Matrices
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and working groups
• Conduct trade studies, engineering assessments, and risk analyses
• Support integration planning, system verification, validation, and operational transition activities

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Systems integration

Test planning

Stakeholder coordination

Technical briefings

Government customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Cameo

MagicDraw

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Systems Engineer for a role in Colorado Springs, CO.

You will provide systems engineering and technical integration support across multiple mission areas including requirements development, systems integration, test planning, technical baseline management, and stakeholder coordination supporting enterprise modernization efforts. If you are analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working directly with Government customers to translate operational needs into executable technical solutions this could be the job for you.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Support requirements decomposition, traceability, verification planning, and configuration management
• Coordinate technical activities across Government, FFRDC, UARC, and industry partners
• Develop engineering documentation including:
  • Systems Engineering Plans
  • Interface Control Documents
  • Requirements Documentation
  • Verification Cross Reference Matrices
  • Technical Briefings
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and working groups
• Conduct trade studies, engineering assessments, and risk analyses
• Support technical baseline management and change control processes
• Assist with integration planning, system verification, validation, and operational transition activities
• Prepare executive-level briefings and decision-support materials
• Coordinate with program managers, chief engineers, and operational stakeholders to resolve technical issues
• Support enterprise systems engineering efforts across multiple Space Force mission areas

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline and 5 years of relative experience (4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree)
• 5 years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or Federal programs
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes
• Experience developing or managing requirements
• Experience supporting technical integration across multiple organizations
• Experience developing engineering documentation and technical briefings
• Experience working directly with Government customers
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting one or more of the following:
• U.S. Space Force
• Test and Evaluation
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Digital Engineering
• Mission Engineering
• Requirements Management tools (DOORS, Jama, Cameo, MagicDraw)
• Agile acquisition or DevSecOps environments
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Configuration Management
• Certifications: NCOSE ASEP/CSEP
• PMP
• Agile or Scrum certifications

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Target salary range: $110,000 - $135,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.