Lead Systems Engineer – Colorado Springs

We are seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to serve as a member of a system engineering team. This role is onsite in Colorado Springs supporting the Department of Defense and requires an active Secret clearance.

• Perform Systems Engineering and Project Management design and operational management activities included in Plan, Build, Stabilize, Deploy, and Operate phases
• Sustain operations throughout the entire life cycle
• Perform and lead system engineering team in, studies, analysis, detailed requirements definition, and preliminary and detailed system architecture designs
• Maintain alignment to support Team Leads of:
  • Infrastructure
  • Networks
  • Integration
• Cybersecurity and physical security protection plans
• Cost and schedule estimates for the development, fielding, tests, and operations of planned space capabilities
• Perform impact assessments of customer requests
• Develop and present briefings for internal customers and external stakeholders
• Coordinate across multiple environments and supported tenants
• Ensure products, services, and capabilities are delivered to the customers
• Provide mentorship for Jr and Mid-Level System Engineers
• Serve as manager and functional lead for System Engineers, Ground System Engineers, and DevSecOPS teams

• Must have 12+ years of general (full-time) work experience
• Must have 6+ years of directly related to the support or management of IT systems in a systems engineering or architecture role/capacity within a DoD and/or Commercial enterprise
• Must have 2+ years directly leading and managing systems engineers within a DoD and/or Commercial enterprise
• Must have subject matter expertise in systems engineering within a virtualized and highly containerized environment
• Must have a working knowledge of the following technical/management skills:
  Linux and Windows systems administration, storage management, effective database management techniques, and project management
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

• Have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products for major space and IT systems
• Have extensive experience and working knowledge in both ballistic missile defense and space applications/systems

CB5 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.