System Engineer

Defense contractor supporting US Space Force and Space Systems Command in maintaining ground-based radar systems for missile surveillance and defense.
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
$90,000 - $110,000
Distributed Systems
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Space · Cybersecurity

Description For System Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking talented System Engineers to support critical missions for the US Space Force and Space Systems Command. This role focuses on maintaining and sustaining ground-based radar systems essential for US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on national security systems with direct impact on defense capabilities. As a System Engineer, you'll be responsible for comprehensive systems engineering activities, from requirements definition to system integration and performance analysis. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including cloud systems, cybersecurity solutions, and distributed systems.

The role requires expertise in both traditional and modern development methodologies, with emphasis on leading waterfall-to-agile transformations and managing DevSecOps teams. You'll be working with classified systems and contributing to no-fail mission systems that are crucial for national security.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this hybrid position offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining essential on-site presence at Peterson SFB. The role provides competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with advanced military radar systems like PARCS and UEWR.

This is an ideal position for someone passionate about defense technology, systems engineering, and national security. You'll be part of a team ensuring the protection of US and Allied interests through sophisticated radar and surveillance systems. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work with cutting-edge defense technologies while contributing to critical national security missions.

Last updated 18 hours ago

Responsibilities For System Engineer

  • Performing Systems Engineering activities related to Information Technology and Engineering
  • Requirements definition, analysis and engineering
  • System analysis and design
  • Interface and data architectures
  • Systems integration
  • System operational performance analysis
  • Ensuring logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions
  • Developing requirements and standardizing BOE, SRR, PDR processes
  • Developing processes and process mapping
  • Performing functional analysis and trade studies
  • Translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications

Requirements For System Engineer

Linux
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience or Master's with 3+ years experience or PhD with 0+ years
  • Experience developing/sustaining national security mission systems
  • Experience managing large-scale Agile or DevSecOps teams/projects
  • Experience leading waterfall-to-agile transformations
  • Experience with cloud-hosted development and integration
  • Experience with configuration and data management
  • Experience implementing cybersecurity solutions in DoD systems
  • Experience with distributed systems and virtual environments
  • US Citizen with active Secret security clearance

Benefits For System Engineer


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