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Provides systems engineering and technical advisory support for integrating mission and ground systems into operational baselines. Responsibilities include architecture analysis, requirements and risk assessment, lifecycle engineering, budget recommendations, project planning, verification and validation, and preparing technical briefings for government stakeholders. The role requires collaboration across government organizations and mission partners, with experience in space and ground systems, MBSE, digital engineering, Agile/DevSecOps, and cloud technologies.

Develops mission-critical, cloud-native applications with a strong focus on modern, accessible user interfaces. Responsibilities include building front-end and back-end services, integrating APIs and data pipelines, implementing CI/CD and DevSecOps practices, optimizing performance, participating in architecture and Agile workflows, conducting code reviews, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior developers. The role is fully onsite in Colorado Springs and supports military, intelligence, and Air Force missions.

Leads software product vision, roadmaps, requirements, prioritization, Agile backlogs, release planning, and operational deployment for Space Command and Control systems. Translates operator and mission-partner needs into software capabilities while coordinating development, systems engineering, testing, cybersecurity, acquisition, and fielding stakeholders. Supports DevSecOps, continuous delivery, user engagements, demonstrations, technical planning, and executive communications. The role requires extensive DoD software product or related mission experience and SCI eligibility.

Leads technical solution development for government captures and proposals across defense, space, and intelligence programs. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, developing system architectures and implementation roadmaps, authoring technical volumes and white papers, shaping customer requirements, integrating emerging technologies, supporting cost estimates, and collaborating with capture, business development, and subject matter experts. The role may also involve prototyping capabilities and engaging government stakeholders.

Provides systems engineering and technical advisory support to a Government Program Office as an in-plant contractor liaison. Oversees contractor technical and program execution for satellite ground software and command-and-control systems, including testing, software releases, requirements changes, engineering change proposals, configuration management, technical reviews, risk management, and deliverable evaluations. Represents government interests across engineering and program activities and serves as a ground systems subject matter expert.

Provides end-to-end systems engineering for SIGINT mission planning and scheduling systems across the systems lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements translation, system integration, architecture and trade-space evaluation, performance assessment, schedule and risk management, Agile planning and demonstrations, change-request impact analysis, automated testing and verification, and integration of future SIGINT capabilities. Requires extensive aerospace systems engineering experience and active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Leads software design, development, testing, and delivery across multiple mission-critical projects. Provides technical direction, architecture guidance, code reviews, escalation support, and hands-on development in cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven environments. Establishes standardized software practices, secure development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and vulnerability scanning. Collaborates with program leadership, technical teams, stakeholders, and SMEs while supporting rapid prototyping and complex technical problem resolution.

Supports information system security for secure defense facilities by conducting vulnerability and risk assessments, preparing RMF and authorization documentation, coordinating security assessments, managing security configurations, reviewing policies, processing system changes, and responding to incidents. The role requires expertise in cybersecurity, information assurance, Windows and Linux environments, DoD security frameworks, classified systems, and SCI/SAP program security.

Supports U.S. Space Force ground-based radar systems by designing security architectures, conducting vulnerability assessments and compliance audits, evaluating RMF artifacts, implementing remediation and hardening solutions, and establishing certification, authorization, and compliance processes. Requires experience with DoD security standards, ACAS tools, STIG assessments, RMF controls, and active Secret clearance.

Coordinates the integration and transition of commercially developed capabilities into DoD space command-and-control programs. Tracks solutions through assessment, prototyping, testing, maturation, production, and operational deployment. Develops roadmaps, manages dependencies and risks, coordinates technical assessments and cybersecurity activities, and supports acquisition documentation, transition planning, and integration across government offices, vendors, engineers, and operational stakeholders.