System Engineer

Defense contractor supporting US Space Force and Space Systems Command with ground-based radar systems
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 experienced System Engineers to support critical US Space Force and Space Systems Command operations. This role focuses on maintaining and sustaining ground-based radars essential for US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement based at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, requiring candidates to be physically located in or around the Colorado Springs area. As a System Engineer, you'll be responsible for comprehensive systems engineering activities, from requirements definition to system integration and performance analysis.

The role demands expertise in both technical implementation and project management, particularly in Agile and DevSecOps environments. You'll work with various system types, including custom hardware/software, COTS/GOTS solutions, and specialized engineering components. The position requires experience with cloud technologies, cybersecurity implementations, and distributed systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in national security and defense technology. The role offers competitive compensation ($90,000-$110,000) and the chance to work on mission-critical systems. As a US government contractor position, it requires US citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in systems engineering, preferably with experience in missile warning systems or national security space missions. You'll be part of a team responsible for maintaining and improving critical defense infrastructure, making this role both challenging and highly impactful for national security.

Last updated 6 days 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
  • Providing detailed information for implementation techniques and tools

Requirements For System Engineer

Kubernetes
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience or Master's with 3+ years experience
  • Experience with national security mission systems
  • Experience managing Agile or DevSecOps teams/projects
  • Experience leading waterfall-to-agile transformations
  • Experience with cloud-hosted development
  • 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

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