Job Description
A leading defense and space technology client is hiring a Systems Engineering IPT Lead to support a satellite development program in Englewood, CO. Day-to-day, this person will lead the Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be fully accountable for technical, cost, and schedule execution of the SE effort on their assigned program. They'll provide technical oversight and direction across the full SE IPT, which typically includes Mission and Space Vehicle SE, Cyber Security SE, Specialty Engineering, Launch System Integration SE, Modeling & Simulation, and System-Level Test, ensuring all work products are produced in accordance with the project plan, satisfy customer requirements, and are completed on cost and schedule. As the Control Account Manager for assigned control accounts, they'll define IMS tasks required to complete IPT scope and drive execution toward program milestones. Using both traditional and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches, this person will lead and contribute to the development of core SE work products, CONOPS, System Architecture, Requirements & Interface Control Documents, Mission/System Analysis, and Trade Studies, and lead the effort for requirement verification through the assembly, integration, and test process, including system-level test. They'll contribute to program design and readiness reviews, collaborate with SE leadership and peers to ensure consistent SE practices across programs, and serve as the primary external technical contact, frequently engaging with customers, subcontractors, and mission partners. Additional opportunities will arise to support internal R&D and new business pursuits as the program portfolio grows. This position will be on-site in Englewood, Colorado and is offering a base salary of $116,480 - $208,505k based on years of experience. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today!
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent engineering experience)
12+ years with a Bachelor's, 10+ years with a Master's, or 7+ years with a PhD
Active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
Prior experience in the space domain and satellite segment design (required)
Hands-on Systems Engineering experience developing core SE work products: CONOPS, System Architecture, Requirements & Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Mission/System Analysis, Trade Studies
Experience leading requirements verification through assembly, integration, and test (AI&T), including system-level test
Experience contributing to or leading major design and readiness reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, ORR)
Familiarity with both traditional SE and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to interface with customers, subcontractors, mission partners, and government representatives
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and drive cost/schedule execution
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Prior experience as an IPT Lead or Technical Lead on a space/satellite program (strongly desired)
Active TS/SCI clearance
Hands-on experience with Cameo / MagicDraw, DOORS, STK, Atlassian (Jira/Confluence)
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with EVM responsibilities for assigned control accounts
Experience defining and managing IMS tasks to achieve program milestones
Background across the full SE IPT scope: Mission & Space Vehicle SE, Cyber Security SE, Specialty Engineering, Launch System Integration SE, Modeling & Simulation, System-Level Test
Experience supporting proposals, internal R&D, and new business pursuits
Prior work with DoD, civil, intelligence, or commercial space customers
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.