Lead System Engineer IRES - SSFB

Position Title: Lead System Engineer

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of missile defense! As the Lead System Engineer 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 leading a team in the development and implementation of innovative solutions for critical elements supporting advanced sensing capabilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring efficient, sustainable, and secure command and control of our nation's space-based defense capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment.

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and results-oriented Lead System Engineer who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you are a self-starter, able to lead a team of highly technical individuals, comfortable taking ownership of projects from inception to implementation, and possess a strong desire to contribute to the success of our mission, here is your chance. We are seeking a problem-solver with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, eager to learn and contribute within a collaborative team. If you are passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to enhance our nation's security, consider this position.

Responsibilities:

Support Innovation:

• Develop and design cutting-edge solutions to optimize efficiency, security, and sustainability within a team supporting the MDSEA Platform.

Contribute to Technical Initiatives:

• Lead a team that will conduct comprehensive studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed ground system and platform architectures
• Oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers (including supporting facilities).

Contribute to all Phases of the Engineering Lifecycle:

• Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and ground system sustainment.

Support Implementation:

• Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel.

Collaborate and Integrate:

• Direct a cohesive partnership within the team and other engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity, test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with all relevant standards and policies.

Support Program Milestones:

• Work collaboratively with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience to the support or management of IT systems engineering or architecture role/capacity within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise
• Must have 2, or more, years of experience leading and managing system engineers withing a DoD and/or commercial enterprise
• Must be a Subject Matter Expertise in system engineering with extensive knowledge of virtual IT environments
• Must have a fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles.
• Must have a proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle.
• Must have experience with Linux and Windows administration, storage management and effective database management techniques
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must be willing, and able, to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Requirements:

• Have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).
• Have experience working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations.
• 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 hands-on exerience 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 1, or more, certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+).

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:
$130,000 - $160,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
04/28/2026 - 05/06/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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