Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Satellite Ground System Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of missile defense with a client located in Colorado Springs, CO! This position will be supporting the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative solutions for critical satellite ground system elements supporting advanced sensing capabilities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and design cutting-edge solutions to optimize the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework.
- Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed ground system architectures, and oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers (including supporting facilities).
- Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and ground system sustainment.
- Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel.
- Partner with system administrators, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with all relevant standards and policies.
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules
This position is onsite full-time in Colorado Springs, CO the salary range for this role is between $115,000 – $140,000/yr depending on years and level of experience, education, and certifications. This role requires an Active Secret Clearance or higher. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- 6+ years of general (full-time) work experience
- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
- 3+ years of IT OR satellite experience
- 1+ years of experience in systems engineering related to satellite ground systems.
- Fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles.
- Proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s, or higher, degree in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
- Experience working within the MDA or other DoD organizations.
- Have Space operations experience.
- Have competency in developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) (or equivalent framework).
- Be able to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components.
- Have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems.
- Have work experience that includes effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges.
- Be familiar with Agile development methodologies.
- Be familiar with cloud computing (server and serverless) technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Openshift)
- Have experience working with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic), IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
- Have one, or more, certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+).
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.