TS/SCI Sr. Lead Systems Engineer V

Insight Global; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Lead Systems Engineer V to head the Space Systems Engineering team in Englewood, CO. You will lead a team responsible for defining, integrating, and verifying advanced space systems and their ground/launch counterparts.

You will supervise engineers, own IMS/CDRL tasks, and interface with customers and partners while applying MBSE methods to drive key system artifacts and mission analysis. This on-site role requires strong leadership and TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive systems engineering experience (space/aerospace preferred).
• Experience leading or supporting systems engineering teams or IPTs.
• Strong background in full system lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, verification).
• Experience with systems engineering artifacts: Requirements and ICDs, System architecture, CONOPS, Trade Studies and mission/system analysis.
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering workloads to meet milestones.
• Strong communication skills with ability to interface with customers, government stakeholders and Cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience operating in a DoD or government contracting environment.
• Active Top Secret clearance TS/SCI clearance
• Prior space systems or satellite / ground systems experience
• Experience as an IPT Lead or Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Familiarity with tools: Cameo / MagicDraw, DOORS, Atlassian (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience supporting design & readiness reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Background in cost/schedule management and Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)
• Experience contributing to R&D or new business efforts

Responsibilities

• Lead a systems engineering team responsible for design, integration, and verification.
• Supervise and mentor engineers; manage tasking, planning, and execution of SE deliverables.
• Act as an IPT Lead, owning technical, cost, and schedule performance.
• Drive development of system architecture, requirements, CONOPS, trade studies, and mission analysis.
• Leverage MBSE approaches for artifact development and analysis.
• Manage Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) activities and CAM for cost/schedule tracking.
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, and mission partners.
• Support design and readiness reviews and drive process improvements across SE.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

MBSE

DoD / government contracting

IPT Lead

CAM (Cost/Schedule)

Cameo

MagicDraw

DOORS

Jira / Confluence

TS/SCI clearance

Space systems experience

Lifecycle artifacts

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Engineering

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

A leading aerospace and defense client is seeking a Sr. Lead Systems Engineer V to support their Space Systems Engineering team in Englewood, CO. This individual will lead a systems engineering team responsible for the design, integration, and verification of advanced​ space systems and their associated ground and launch systems. Day-to-day, this person will supervise and mentor engineers while overseeing tasking, planning, and execution of systems engineering deliverables. They will act as an IPT Lead, owning technical, cost, and schedule performance while also contributing hands‑on to solve complex engineering challenges when needed. This role will drive development of key systems engineering artifacts including system architecture, requirements, CONOPS, trade studies, and mission analysis, leveraging both traditional and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches. Responsibilities also include managing Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) activities, serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for cost and schedule tracking, and ensuring all deliverables align with program requirements, SOWs, and CDRLs. This individual will regularly interface with customers, subcontractors, and mission partners, support design and readiness reviews, and drive continuous improvement across systems engineering processes. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring both strong technical expertise and the ability to lead teams in delivering mission‑critical space programs. This position will be on‑site in Englewood, Colorado and is offering a base salary of $105,890-$189,545k based on years of experience.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering or related technical discipline

8+ years of progressive systems engineering experience (space/aerospace strongly preferred)

Experience leading or supporting systems engineering teams or IPTs

Strong background in full system lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, verification)

Experience with systems engineering artifacts: Requirements and ICDs, System architecture, CONOPS, Trade Studies and mission/system analysis

Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies

Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering workloads to meet milestones

Strong communication skills with ability to interface with customers, government stakeholders and Cross-functional engineering teams

Experience operating in a DoD or government contracting environment

Active Top Secret clearance TS/SCI clearance

Prior space systems or satellite / ground systems experience

Experience as an IPT Lead or Control Account Manager (CAM)

Familiarity with tools: Cameo / MagicDraw, DOORS, Atlassian (Jira, Confluence)

Experience supporting design & readiness reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)

Background in cost/schedule management and Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)

Experience contributing to R&D or new business efforts

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