Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems

Protingent

Louisville, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$119,064–$163,713 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Cisco Switches, Clean Technologies, Communication Systems, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Docker, Documentation, Firewalls, Help Desk, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Linux Operating System, MATLAB, Management Strategy, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mechanical Design, Medical Equipment, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Administration/Management, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Requirements Derivation, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, Security Clearance, Software Configuration Management, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Telemetry, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Trade Studies, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, VMWare, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Louisville, CO
POSTED
1 day ago
Position Title: Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Mechanical Engineer II opportunity located in Louisville, CO.  

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design, integrate, test, and maintain Mission IT systems, infrastructure, and networks
  • Develop and certify Mission Systems, including requirement verification and validation
  • Create test plans, conduct testing, and provide user training and support
  • Develop documentation for design, operations, and training
  • Refine operational concepts and processes
  • Support real-time missions and pre mission simulations
  • Flight Operations end user support
  • Perform general systems engineering and integration tasks
  • Work closely with NASA during all mission preparation and planning
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret, or higher, U.S. Security Clearance may be required

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may count towards degree requirement
  • Relevant advanced degree may count towards required years of experience
  • Experience with VMware, Docker, python, RF, Cisco switches, and Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Experience with command and telemetry software (InControl & Amergint | ARKA)
  • Proficient with Linux and Windows operating systems
  • Experience in IT system & network administration, data management, software configuration, and real-time mission support
  • Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
  • Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
  • This position is based on site at our Louisville location
  • Must pass NASA background check and maintain NASA clearance.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Experience in real-time operations, spacecraft ground systems, and control center operations
  • Experience managing IT applications, systems, and networking
  • Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB
  • Practical knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
  • Knowledge of ground to space communication systems and control center development
  • Proficiency in Jira and Confluence
  • Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
  • Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
  • Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Direct Hire
  • Location: Louisville, CO.
  • Salary Range: $119,064-$163,713.
  • Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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