Technical Baseline Manager (Systems Engineer) (Aurora, CO; Hybrid)

Trusted Space Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Space is seeking a Technical Baseline Manager (Systems Engineer) in Aurora, CO for a hybrid role. Requires a BS+ with 4+ years in space systems engineering, plus the ability to lead a team and coordinate complex baselines. Secret clearance is required and the company emphasizes MBSE and interface management across major programs.

The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, with a focus on agile collaboration and mission-focused engineering in a dynamic space environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in large-scale space systems engineering, integration, and development programs.
• 2+ years leading a team in development and management of technical specs, ICDs, CONOPS, architectures, and test plans.
• Experience leading requirements and interface management for a major program.
• Experience coordinating changes across stakeholders via review boards and configuration control.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Knowledge of IEEE 15288.1 and 15288.2 standards.
• Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or CS.

Skills

Space systems engineering

Team leadership

Requirements & interface management

Review boards & configuration control

IEEE 15288.1/15288.2 knowledge

Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Math/Physics/CS)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Technical Baseline Manager (Systems Engineer) (Aurora, CO; Hybrid)

Summary
Position Title: Technical Baseline Manager (Systems Engineer)
Position ID: TA241
Location(s): Hybrid; Aurora, CO
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Security Clearance Requirement: Secret Security Clearance
Job Description
Trusted Space is seeking a Technical Baseline Manager (Systems Engineer) with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 4+ years’ experience to join our team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working on large-scale space systems engineering, integration, and development programs
• 2+ years of experience performing and leading a team in the development and management of technical specifications, ICDs, concepts of operations (CONOPS), architectural designs, and integration and test plans
• Experience leading requirements and interface management efforts for a major program
• Experience coordinating and presenting technical changes across large stakeholder groups through review boards, including configuration control or engineering review
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space-based remote sensing systems, including SBIRS, Next Gen OPIR, FORGE, WSF-M, or EWS
• Experience using MBSE approaches to manage system definitions and technical baselines
• Experience creating and managing Jira tickets or Confluence pages
• Experience with SysML, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, or DOORS NextGen
• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $150,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits
Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

About Trusted Space
Trusted Space is the premier provider of trusted autonomy and battlespace management software solutions enabling machine speed sensing, sense making, decision making, and acting for critical space and intelligence missions. Our portfolio includes trusted autonomy software products, real-time image processing capabilities, advanced space mission engineering services, and space operations & training solutions. We empower government and commercial customers to achieve mission superiority in space reconnaissance & surveillance, dynamic space operations, space-based ISR, and ground/command & control (C2) systems.

Rooted in our adherence to the Golden Rule - to treat others as we want to be treated - Trusted Space fosters a culture of innovation, mission-focus, agility, and technical excellence. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world-class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all we do. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers to provide solutions to our most difficult national security and intelligence challenges.

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

This is a full time position