ENGINEER IV – SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER/TECHNICAL LEAD

ENGINEER IV – SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER/TECHNICAL LEAD Location:

• Colorado Springs, CO Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance required, TS/SCI Preferred OVERVIEW Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Engineer IV – Senior Systems Engineer/Technical Lead to support mission critical cyber and space-related programs.
• This role provides authoritative technical leadership across system design, development, integration, testing, and operational support for advanced mission planning and operational systems.
• The Engineer IV is responsible for technical decision making with broad program impact, guiding engineering teams, and serving as a principal technical advisor to government stakeholders and internal leadership.
• The position requires a high degree of creativity, foresight, and independent judgment, along with the ability to resolve complex and often controversial technical issues.
• The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in systems engineering and operations, demonstrated leadership in classified environments, and the ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic oversight.
• Due to the nature of this work, an active security clearance and onsite presence are required.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. 15+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience supporting complex DoD, Intelligence Community, or aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or acting as a Technical Lead or Senior Systems Engineer.
• Extensive knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture development, integration, verification, and validation.
• Strong understanding of cyber systems, IT infrastructure, hardware/software interfaces, and operational environments.
• Experience supporting classified programs with the ability to operate independently.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Ability to work onsite due to classified program requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%, as mission needs dictate.
• Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification).
• PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with protected MILSATCOM, space/ground systems, or mission operations.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools, digital engineering, and mission planning environments.
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, telemetry, and command & control operations.
• Experience with system test planning, operational acceptance testing, and mission readiness reviews.
• Background working across multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, agile development environments.
• Prior experience interfacing directly with senior government leadership and external partner organizations.
• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as Technical Lead for assigned Programs, Providing Authoritative engineering guidance across the systems lifecycle.
• Lead and oversee the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of complex cyber, space, and mission planning systems.
• Make and recommend high-impact technical decisions that influence program architecture, performance, and long-term capability.
• Act as a Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME), advising senior government and contractor leadership on technical approaches and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and guide team leads, senior engineers, and cross- functional engineering teams.
• Coordinate and negotiate technical solutions with external organizations, vendors, and partner agencies, including resolution of critical or controversial issues.
• Develop and deliver technical instruction and knowledge transfer as an Instructor for systems, tools, and operational concepts.

Perform IPASC duties, including:

• Systems Engineer Instructor Alternate FDA Alternate CAN Support system accreditation, compliance, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with operational user needs, security requirements, and mission objectives.
• Provide technical oversight for system documentation, architecture artifacts, and test plans.
• Operate with general administrative direction while exercising independent technical judgment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary Range:

• $110,000 - $135,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications) Benefits Include: 70% company-paid medical insurance 100% company-paid dental and vision coverage 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing Company-paid life and AD&D insurance Education assistance program Paid time off (PTO) starting at 15 days accruing annually, increasing with tenure 13 paid holidays annually, including a year-end shutdown And more!
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