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Lead System Engineer (Colorado Springs)HRUCKUS • Colorado Springs, CO, US
Lead System Engineer (Colorado Springs)

Lead System Engineer (Colorado Springs)

HRUCKUS • Colorado Springs, CO, US
6 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Veteran Firm Seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for an Onsite Assignment in Colorado Springs, CO.

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and IT Staffing.

One of our newest clients is looking to fill a Lead Systems Engineer role in Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, CO.

The ideal candidate is a Colorado Springs Resident who holds an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, has a minimum of 12 years of general IT experience, including at least 6 years directly supporting or managing IT systems in a system engineering or architecture role, and strong technical knowledge of enterprise IT environments. The candidate must have subject matter expertise in systems engineering within virtualized and containerized environments and possess working knowledge of Linux and Windows systems administration.

If youre interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary : HRUCKUS is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to join our clients team in Colorado Springs, CO. The Lead System Engineer will be supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This senior role leads complex systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle of the MDSEA program, including requirements analysis, architecture development, design, testing, implementation, and sustainment. The Lead System Engineer will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensure mission-aligned execution, and serve as a functional manager and mentor across the enterprise.

What Youll Do :

  • Systems Engineering & Project Management
  • Perform systems engineering and project management activities including :
  • Requirements analysis
  • Scheduling
  • Documentation and traceability matrix development
  • Preliminary design
  • Critical design
  • Detailed design
  • Test and evaluation
  • Research and development
  • Implementation and fielding
  • Sustainment and operations across the MDSEA lifecycle
  • Engineering Studies & Technical Development
  • Scope and execute :
  • Studies
  • Analysis
  • Detailed requirements definition
  • System engineering
  • Preliminary and detailed architecture designs
  • System development for :
  • Enterprise Services
  • Satellite ground systems
  • Operations centers and supporting facilities
  • Program Alignment & Coordination
  • Maintain alignment and provide support to Team Leads for :
  • Infrastructure
  • Networks
  • Integration
  • Logistics plans
  • Cybersecurity and physical security protection plans
  • Cost and schedule estimates for space capability development, fielding, tests, and operations
  • Mission Execution
  • Perform impact assessments of customer requests
  • Develop and present briefings for internal customers and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate across the MDSEA environment and supported tenants
  • Ensure MDSEA products, services, and capabilities are delivered to customers
  • Validate and verify documentation of MDSEA enterprise solutions
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Provide mentorship for junior and mid-level System Engineers
  • Serve as manager and functional lead for :
  • MDSEA System Engineers
  • MDSEA Ground System Engineers
  • DevSecOps teams

Required Skills :

  • Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
  • Must have 6, or more, years directly related to the support or management of IT systems in a systems engineering or architecture role / capacity within a DoD and / or commercial enterprise
  • Must have 2, or more, years directly leading and managing systems engineers within a DoD and / or commercial enterprise
  • Must have subject matter expertise in systems engineering within a virtualized and highly containerized environment
  • Must have working knowledge of :
  • Linux and Windows systems administration
  • Storage management
  • Effective database management techniques
  • Project management
  • Must have an active Secret Clearance
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Desired Skills :

  • Have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products for major space and IT systems
  • Have extensive experience and working knowledge in both ballistic missile defense and space applications / systems
  • Details :

  • Job Title : Lead Systems Engineer
  • Location : Schriever AFB (Colorado Springs, CO)
  • Clearance Requirement : Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Assignment Type : Full-time, Onsite
  • Travel : Up to 10% travel
  • Salary Range : $140,000 - $170,000 per year with benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, opportunities to make a difference while advancing your career, and many more)
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