Systems Engineer – Satellite Ground & Mission Ops

RedBeard Solutions; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Systems Engineer in Boulder or Denver, CO. In this role, you will define system architectures, develop requirements, and support integration and testing for missile warning and tracking systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, along with an active Secret clearance. This position offers a chance to impact mission-critical satellite ground systems and requires up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree).
• Experience in systems engineering, integration, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system requirements and specifications.
• Work closely with system architects, engineers, and customers.
• Support integration and testing of advanced ground management systems.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and conduct analysis.
• Participate in the full engineering lifecycle.
• Support operator interfaces and mission operations concepts.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integration and testing

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

A defense contractor is seeking a Systems Engineer in Boulder or Denver, CO. In this role, you will define system architectures, develop requirements, and support integration and testing for missile warning and tracking systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, along with an active Secret clearance. This position offers a chance to impact mission-critical satellite ground systems and requires up to 10% travel.