Senior Systems Engineer en HX5, LLC

Senior Systems Engineer
Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, CO
 
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 Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.
 
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform systems engineering activities including, but not limited to: requirements analysis, scheduling, documentation and traceability matrix development, preliminary design, critical design, detailed design, test and evaluation, system verification and validation, research and development, implementation and fielding, and sustainment and operations throughout the entire life cycle of the system
• Scope and execute trade studies, analysis, and detailed requirements definition, preliminary and detailed system architecture designs, and system development of Enterprise Services.
• Develop junior and mid-level engineering personnel to leverage an Agile delivery practice, to include capturing and decomposing work around Epics, Stories, and Tasks
• 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
• Coordinate with engineering leaders to support the application of Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement of non-manufacturing engineering processes
• Communicate complex technical information to people of various backgrounds and disciplines
• Provide status and briefings to leadership, to include senior government customers and stakeholders
• Use interpersonal skills to solve both technical and organizational conflicts
• Perform other assigned duties as required to meet international requirements.

Salary:  The salary range for this position is $123,000 - $148,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience:

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 16 years of general
  experience; Associate’s degree and 14 years of general experience; Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of general experience; Master’s degree and 10 years of general experience
• Must have 9 years of directly related experience
• Must have 3 years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have (and demonstrate) an understanding of agile team management concepts, practices, and methods and have training/education in agile delivery concepts
• Must have expertise in systems engineering processes, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools, and engineering documentation management
• Must have a working knowledge of the following technical/management skills: information technology infrastructure, networking, Linux and Windows systems, virtualization, data storage management, system life cycle and change management
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio or other Computer Aided Design (CAD) application, Agile workflow management applications (Microsoft Planner, Jira, Asana, Trello)
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have a STEM degree from an accredited college
• Have experience leading teams to support Missile Defense Agency Continuous Test and Training Operations (CTTO)
• Have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products for major space and IT systems
• Have skills in logical architecture modeling and/or interface definition, as well as knowledge of cyber security concepts and security accreditation
• Be familiar with the C2BMC system and other Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems
• Have experience mentoring junior employees to identify value and continuous improvement performance

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 a Secret clearance. 
• Must be able to travel, including air travel. 
• Must have a valid Driver's 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
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 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