Senior Systems Engineer

Red Canyon Engineering & Software

Senior Systems Engineer supporting satellite operations and mission-critical systems design. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance space-based mission operations.

Posted 5/4/2026contractAurora • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $146,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesSwitchingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and integrate command & control (C2) and mission management systems for satellite operations
Architect and support hybrid cloud environments (on-prem + cloud) for mission-critical applications
Execute across the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, verification, operations)
Ensure secure deployment of applications in compliance-driven environments
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (software, cyber, network, operations)
Implement automation and orchestration solutions to improve system performance and reliability
Support networking and data management architectures across distributed systems
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues impacting mission operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering
Experience supporting satellite operations or space-based systems
Strong background in command & control systems and mission operations environments
Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud infrastructures (on-prem + AWS/Azure/GovCloud)
Solid understanding of networking (secure architectures, routing/switching), systems integration, and data management
Experience with automation/orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes)
Experience deploying and supporting mission-critical applications in secure environments
Familiarity with space system protocols and satellite communications
Experience in DoD, aerospace, or classified environments
Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST and ITAR
Exposure to DevSecOps practices in regulated environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Design and integrate command & control (C2) and mission management systems for satellite operations
Architect and support hybrid cloud environments (on-prem + cloud) for mission-critical applications
Execute across the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, verification, operations)
Ensure secure deployment of applications in compliance-driven environments
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (software, cyber, network, operations)
Implement automation and orchestration solutions to improve system performance and reliability
Support networking and data management architectures across distributed systems
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues impacting mission operations 🎯 Requirements
8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering
Experience supporting satellite operations or space-based systems
Strong background in command & control systems and mission operations environments
Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud infrastructures (on-prem + AWS/Azure/GovCloud)
Solid understanding of networking (secure architectures, routing/switching), systems integration, and data management
Experience with automation/orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes)
Experience deploying and supporting mission-critical applications in secure environments
Familiarity with space system protocols and satellite communications
Experience in DoD, aerospace, or classified environments
Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST and ITAR
Exposure to DevSecOps practices in regulated environments Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringcommand & control systemsmission management systemshybrid cloud infrastructurenetworkingdata managementautomationorchestrationDevSecOpssatellite operations

Soft Skills

collaborationtroubleshootingproblem-solvingcommunicationteamwork