Systems Engineer 4
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Systems Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO.
100% onsite
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Ability to obtain security clearance is required for this position.
o Knowledge of Model-based Systems Engineering, process and tools.
o 5+ years of related work experience OR 3+ years of related work experience with a Master's degree.
o Jira and Confluence tool experience.
o Experience in design for systems of systems communication architectures.
o Regular and predictable attendance is required.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client is looking for Lead Systems Engineers in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The Client Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) Division's GSCCE program is seeking motivated, goal-achieving, and team-oriented systems engineers to update, upgrade, and develop an updated and modernized global military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) ground system that will manage the WGS Payloads for all F1-F12 satellites - for the Client-built Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites.
As a member of the GSCCE team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Client SI&WS Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.
The successful candidate will work closely with Systems Engineering aligning the software product testing and verification approach to ensure quality, reliability, and functionality. Advises on the set up and configuration of test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations to replicate production environments. Leads executing test cases and scenarios to verify functionality, performance, and safety of software systems, identifying and reporting defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities found during testing processes. Leads developing and maintaining automated test scripts
o Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions for Communications Satellites Command and Control architectures, platform development, and network infrastructure.
o Evaluates customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
o Conducts technology trade studies, identifies evaluation criterions, and cost/technology feasibility analysis.
o Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
o Performs analyses for mission performance, affordability, reliability, maintainability, testability, systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, and, product assurance.
o Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
o Resolves cross-functional technical issues.
Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Basic Satellite Mission operations experience.
o Requirements management including definition, allocation, and decomposition of requirements.
o Knowledge of DOORS and DOORS requirements management.
o Knowledge of satellite telemetry and command & control architectures.
o Knowledge of satellite ground stations and satellite ground control software.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. and typically, 9 or more years' related work experience.
WORK HOURS:
Full-Time/First Shift
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
ADDITIONAL:
Domestic travel: possible, up to 10%
Job Location: CO Springs, CO
Rate: Up to $93.08 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 11/03/2025
Last Updated: 11/03/2025
Attention: Kevin Suk
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: ksuk@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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