Junior System Engineer

HX5,LLC • Colorado Springs, CO • 3h ago

Schriever Space Force Base

Colorado Springs, Colorado

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented Junior System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. You will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative solutions for critical platform systems supporting advanced sensing capabilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring efficient, sustainable, and secure command and control of our nation's space-based defense capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support Innovation: Develop and design cutting-edge solutions to optimize the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework.

Contribute to Technical Initiatives: Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed ground system architectures, and oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers (including supporting facilities).

Contribute to all Phases of the Engineering Lifecycle: Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and ground system sustainment.

Support Implementation: Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel.

Collaborate and Integrate: Partner with system administrators, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with all relevant standards and policies.

Support Program Milestones: Work collaboratively with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules

Work with senior System Engineers to learn more about the MDSEA SE processes

Education and Experience:

Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

May be reduced with completion of advanced education

Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience in systems engineering related to satellite ground systems or IT systems.

Must have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).

Must have a fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles.

Must have an understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle.

Must have a demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

Have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Have experience working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations.

Have Space operations experience.

Have competency in developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) (or equivalent framework).

Be able to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components.

Have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems.

Have a track record of effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges.

Be familiar with Agile development methodologies.

Be familiar with cloud computing (server and serverless) technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Openshift)

Have experience working with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic), IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.

Have certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+).

Salary Range: This position is expected to pay $33.65/hr -- $43.26/hr; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Other Position Requirements:

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Must be able to obtain the required level clearance by date of hire.

Must have a valid Driver's License.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

Relocation Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

HX5,LLC

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