Ground Systems Engineer

Ground Systems Engineer
Schriever Air Force Base
Colorado Springs, Colorado

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Ground Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and design new IT solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability of the Ground System Elements and
  Mission Suites within MDSEA
• Execute studies, analysis, detailed requirements definition, system engineering, preliminary and detailed ground system architecture designs, and system development of Enterprise Services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers to include all supporting facilities
• Maintain alignment to support Team Leads: infrastructure, networks, integration, logistics plans, cybersecurity and physical security protection plans, and cost and schedule estimates for the development, fielding, tests, and operations of planned space capabilities
• Be responsible for project initiation, requirements management, task management and development of artifacts for the Technical Baseline
• Be responsible for documenting designs and developing implementation and test plans to be installed by sustainment personnel
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure integration and compliance
• Work with Project Managers to produce artifacts to support preliminary, detailed, and critical design reviews with
  stakeholders

Salary: This position is expected to pay $115,000 - $140,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience:

• Must have 3, or more, years of system engineering experience
• Must have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) products for IT systems
• Must have experience in the decomposition of complex mission systems into manageable components
• Must have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems
• Must have experience in systems engineering related to IT and satellite ground systems
• Must have experience with Requirements Analysis and Management
• Must have an understanding of the System Engineering V Model and engineering lifecycle
• Must have a history of displaying troubleshooting and critical thinking skills related to IT system dependencies, impacts,
  and sustainability
• Must be a highly motivated and self-starting system engineer
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Have a Bachelor's degree in any IT or STEM related field

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain the required clearance level.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ