Posting/External Job Title
Satellite Ground System Engineer
Location
Colorado Springs, CO 81919 US
Schriever Space Force Base, CO 80930 US (Primary)
Remote/Onsite/Hybrid
100% Onsite
Job Type
Full-time
# of Hires Needed
1
Education
None
Travel
Up to 10%
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)
$128,000 - $168,000/yr.
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking a
Satellite Ground Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado.
Key Duties:- Develop and design cutting-edge solutions to optimize the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework.
- 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).
- Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and ground system sustainment.
- Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel.
- 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.
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules.
Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education
Required Skills, Experience, and Education:- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
- This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
- Active Secret Clearance (or higher).
- 10 or more years of general (full-time) work experience.
- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
- 5 or more years of directly related experience in systems engineering related to satellite ground systems.
- 6 or more months of experience working in a management or leadership role.
- Fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles.
- Proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle.
Desired Skills, Experience, and Education: - Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).
- Experience working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations.
- Space operations experience.
- Competent in developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) (or equivalent framework).
- Ability to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components.
- Experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems.
- Track record of effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges.
- Familiar with Agile development methodologies.
- Familiar with cloud computing (server and serverless) technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Openshift)
- Experience working with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic), IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
- 1 or more certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+).
- Understanding of Linux and Kubernetes environments
- Experience verifying system test cases, executing test plans, or performing system-level integration and verification testing for satellite ground systems or complex software/hardware systems.
This position is anticipated to close to applications on November 3, 2026. If the application window is extended, this posting will be updated.
Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 - March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.
