Aerospace EngineeringSpacecraft & Launch Vehicle Systems
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
U.S. citizenship is required.
An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
A bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or a relevant field and three or more years of experience, or a master's degree in STEM or a relevant field and one or more years of experience, is required.
Experience with systems engineering processes, such as the systems engineering lifecycle, risk management, and change management, is required.
A strong understanding of integrating government capabilities into an operations baseline is required.
Ability to define solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly capture issues for the customer; and provide analysis and recommendations is required.
Ability to work independently and with a team, and to operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and government teammates, is required.
Ability to anticipate and proactively address customer requirements without supervision and manage multiple tasks and deliverables is required.
Written and verbal communication skills and sound interpersonal judgment are required.
Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple stakeholders and build consensus is required.
Responsibilities
Contribute directly to government mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership, and proactive action.
Assist in planning and overseeing the government's systems engineering efforts.
Support space protection and mission integration as directed by the government.
Review documentation and represent government interests in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts.
Desired Qualifications
Working knowledge of joint operations planning processes.
Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator.
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, agile development, and cloud technologies.
Experience with Jira and Confluence.
Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbits, and ground station characteristics.
Knowledge of space protection topics related to satellite operations, including launch, communications, navigation, and maneuvers; threat and risk assessments; and vulnerability analysis.
Junior Systems Engineer
XMSTART · Colorado Springs, United States · — · Posted 2026-08-31
Workplace: on_site
Department: MERLIN (XMS sub to SAIC)
Description
XMSTART has an opportunity for a Space Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on support for systems engineering activities and protection of space systems. The successful candidate will:
Directly contribute to government’s mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership and proactive action.
Assist in planning and oversight of the government’s systems engineering efforts.
Support space protection and mission integration as directed by the government.
Review documentation, represent government interests in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts.
Requirements
Required:
US Citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field, and three (3) years or more experience, Masters in STEM or relevant field, and one (1) year or more experience.
Experience in systems engineering processes (e.g. SE lifecycle, risk management, change management, etc.).
Strong understanding of integrating Government capabilities into operations baseline.
Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
Ability to work independently and with a team, operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates.
Self-starter, anticipates and proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision, ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.
Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.
Desired:
Working knowledge of joint operations planning processes.
Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator
Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
Experience with Jira, Confluence
Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.
Knowledge of space protection topics related to satellite operations (e.g. launch, communications, navigation, maneuvers, etc.), threat/risk assessments, vulnerability analysis.