Junior System Engineer- Space/ Missile Defense

Position Title: Junior System Engineer- Space/ Missile Defense
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: No - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoD Secret
Shift: Day shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

IMPORTANT -PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

• This position supports a classified Department of Defense mission and is not an entry-level or clearance-sponsoring role.
• Applicants must meet all minimum requirements to be considered. Applications that do not follow the instructions below will be automatically disqualified.
• Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret security clearance will be considered.
• Clearance level must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Resumes must be submitted in month/year format.
• Applicants who do not meet these requirements should not apply.

Position Summary: Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of missile defense. As a Junior System Engineer supporting the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract, you will support the development and implementation of innovative solutions for critical platform systems enabling advanced sensing capabilities. This role directly contributes to ensuring efficient, sustainable, and secure command and control of U.S. space-based defense systems in a mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
The candidate will:

• Support the development and design of solutions to improve the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework
• Conduct technical studies and analyses, define requirements, develop preliminary and detailed ground system architectures, and support system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers, including supporting facilities
• Contribute across all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including project initiation, requirements management, execution support, integration, testing, and sustainment
• Document engineering designs and develop implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment and operational teams
• Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, DevSecOps teams, testers, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with applicable standards and policies
• Support program milestones by working with Project Managers to define tasks, schedules, and technical deliverables
• Work alongside senior System Engineers to gain experience in MDSEA systems engineering processes and enterprise architecture methodologies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must have 2, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 6, or more, months of directly related experience in systems engineering related to satellite ground systems or IT systems.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of requirements analysis and management principles.
• Must have an understanding of the system engineering v-model and engineering lifecycle.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision

Desired Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field (e.g., systems engineering, computer science, electrical engineering).
• Experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency or other Department of Defense organizations
• Have Space operations experience.
• Have competency in developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) (or equivalent framework).
• Ability to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components.
• Have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems.
• Have a track record of 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 certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+).

Compensation:
Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, location, and applicable certifications.

Application Instructions:

• Resumes must be submitted in month/year format with clearance level clearly listed to be considered.
• Candidates must be fully truthful in their application and resume. Dishonesty, omission of required information, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification.
• Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret security clearance will be considered.
• Applications are reviewed for compliance prior to technical qualification. Submissions that do not meet the stated requirements or instructions will not be reviewed.

About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, please visit our website: http://www.AegisAero.com

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