Junior Systems Engineer Missile Defense / Space Systems (Secret)

Junior Systems Engineer Missile Defense / Space Systems (Secret) Position Title: Junior Systems Engineer - Missile Defense/Space Systems Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Relocation Assistance: None available at this time Remote/Telework: No - Not available for this position Clearance Type: DoD Secret Shift: Day shift Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING This position supports a classified Department of Defense mission and requires an active DoD Secret security clearance. This is not an entry-level or clearance-sponsoring role. Applicants must meet the stated minimum requirements and follow the resume instructions below to be considered. Position Summary Aegis Aerospace is currently seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. In this role, you will support the development and implementation of innovative solutions for critical platform systems enabling advanced sensing capabilities. This position supports the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract and directly contributes to the efficient, sustainable, and secure command and control of U.S. space-based defense systems in a mission-critical environment. Key Responsibilities Support the development and design of solutions to improve the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework Conduct technical studies and analyses, define requirements, develop preliminary and detailed ground system architectures, and support system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers, including supporting facilities Contribute across all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including project initiation, requirements management, execution support, integration, testing, and sustainment Document engineering designs and develop implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment and operational teams Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, DevSecOps teams, testers, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with applicable standards and policies Support program milestones by working with Project Managers to define tasks, schedules, and technical deliverables Work alongside senior System Engineers to gain experience in MDSEA systems engineering processes and enterprise architecture methodologies Minimum Qualifications Must be a U.S. Citizen Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance Must have 6 or more years of full-time general work experience; years may be reduced with completion of advanced education Must have 2 or more years of directly related systems engineering experience supporting satellite ground systems or IT systems Must have a bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field Must have a fundamental understanding of requirements analysis and requirements management principles Must have an understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle processes Must demonstrate the ability to work independently, take initiative, and execute tasks with minimal supervision Desired Qualifications Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency or other Department of Defense organizations Experience supporting space operations or space domain missions Experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products or equivalent architectural frameworks Ability to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components Experience developing detailed implementation and transition plans for new enterprise solutions Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot system dependencies, impacts, and long-term sustainability challenges Familiarity with Agile development methodologies Experience with cloud computing technologies, including server and serverless architectures such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Red Hat OpenShift Experience with SysML and Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic), IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect Relevant certifications such as INCOSE ASEP or CompTIA Security+ Compensation Salary Range: $70,000 $90,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, location, and applicable certifications. Application Instructions Resumes must be submitted in month/year format with clearance level clearly listed to be considered. This role has been reopened due to current program need. Updated resumes are encouraged. Candidates must be fully truthful in their application and resume. Dishonesty, omission of required information, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification. Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret security clearance will be considered. Applications are reviewed for compliance prior to technical qualification. Submissions that do not meet the stated requirements or instructions will not be reviewed. About Aegis Aerospace We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S. To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website: Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability PI284851775 #J-18808-Ljbffr