Primary Location: Buckley Space Force Base (SFB)
Clearance: TS/SCI (required)
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract Support
Contingency: This position is contingent upon contract award
About ITSC
ITSC Secure Solutions is a mission-focused small business committed to delivering superior services and high-quality technical solutions to our government customers. Guided by our core values-Integrity Through Service and Commitment-ITSC places integrity, technical excellence, and customer success at the forefront of everything we do. Our team-oriented culture values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting critical national security missions.
Position Overview
ITSC is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to provide senior-level systems engineering support for Missile Warning (MW) system-level requirements development, hardware and software design, and verification and validation (V&V) activities. This role maintains cognizance over technical activities within FORGE Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and ensures horizontal integration of best engineering practices across the FORGE enterprise.
The Principal Systems Engineer works closely with government SEIT teams to ensure consistent technical baselines and alignment across development, integration, test, and operational environments.
Impact of the Role
The Principal Systems Engineer directly influences the technical integrity, consistency, and performance of Missile Warning systems. This role ensures engineering activities across FORGE IPTs remain aligned, technically sound, and mission-focused-reducing integration risk and supporting long-term system sustainment and modernization.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior level systems engineering support for MW system level requirements development
Support hardware and software design, integration, and V&V activities
Maintain technical oversight of activities across FORGE IPTs
Ensure horizontal integration of engineering best practices across the FORGE enterprise
Coordinate closely with government SEIT teams to maintain consistent technical baselines
Support technical alignment across development, test, integration, and operational environments
Participate in technical reviews, engineering assessments, and decision forums as required
Required Knowledge & Technical Expertise
Enterprise systems engineering principles
Missile Warning system architectures and interfaces
Requirements development and traceability
Hardware and software integration support
System Verification & Validation (V&V)
FORGE enterprise environments
IPT coordination and cross team technical integration
Government SEIT processes and technical baseline management
Qualifications
Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience supporting DoD, Missile Warning, or space system engineering
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience serving in a senior or principal systems engineering role
Proven ability to provide enterprise level technical oversight and guidance
Experience coordinating with government engineering organizations
Active TS/SCI clearance
Benefits
ITSC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being, professional growth, and work‑life balance of our employees. Benefits may include:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Supplemental insurance plans, including:
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
TRICARE Supplemental Plans (for eligible participants)
Paid time off and company holidays
401(k) retirement plan options
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive, mission‑focused team environment
Why ITSC
At ITSC, you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals supporting critical national defense missions. We foster a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged, and every team member plays a role in delivering mission success.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
ITSC Secure Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
ITSC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
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