Lead Systems Engineer

EEOC

Lead Systems Engineer combining technical expertise with big picture strategies for Space Electronic Warfare. Mentor teams and lead ground system architecture and development initiatives.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $99,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

combine technical skills with big picture thinking to impact Space Electronic Warfare
translate real-world needs into technical specifications
solve complex challenges and shape Space Electronic Warfare by leading Ground System Architecture
share expertise through leadership and mentoring
merge innovative engineering methodologies for tomorrow’s solutions
create centralized, modernized, and highly available command and control capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience with system engineering supporting space Major Defense Acquisition Programs
8+ years of experience with DevSecOps and Agile methodologies
5+ years of experience architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions
Knowledge of implementation of DevOps and DevSecOps principles
Knowledge of service level concepts of operation and deployment of system capability
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
tuition assistance
work-life programs
dependent care
recognition awards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

system engineeringDevSecOpsAgile methodologiescloud-based solutionsDevOps principlesservice level conceptsGround System Architecturecommand and control capabilities

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringproblem solvingbig picture thinking

Certifications

Top Secret clearance