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Lead Systems Engineer

Salary

$136,850 – $185,150 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the Space Battle Management, Command and Control (SBMC2) programs in Colorado Springs, CO or Berkeley, MO.

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will perform as part of a high-performing team and have the opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of innovative software solutions in an agile software development environment.

Position Responsibilities

  • Support definition of requirements, interfaces, and concept of operations through supporting and/or chairing working group meetings.
  • Think abstractly and see the big picture while evaluating technical details.
  • Perform technical analyses to develop and validate models of system behavior.
  • Serve as a direct interface to both internal and external customers.
  • Conduct and support trade studies.
  • Communicate across multiple functional groups.
  • Work in an industry consortium with diverse viewpoints.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • 9+ years of work-related engineering experience.
  • 3+ years of experience working on a software development effort, supporting the development of products from inception through delivery and operation.
  • Experience with an interface standard, preferably Open Mission Systems (OMS), Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI) experience or Open Architecture standards.
  • Experience with Agile development.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Satellite operations experience.
  • Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness.
  • Basic modeling skills with SysML, Enterprise Architect, or UML.
  • Knowledge of the space mission domain including launch vehicles, space systems, mission and space vehicle command & control (C2), specialized mission payloads, system integration, and interoperability.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
  • Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay.

Pay Range: $136,850 – $185,150

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Satellite operations
  • Space Domain Awareness
  • SysML
  • Enterprise Architect
  • UML
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