INNOVIM · 10 hours ago
Satellite Ground System Engineer - DOD
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $140K/yr
6+ years expINNOVIM is involved in shaping the future of missile defense and is seeking a Satellite Ground System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture within the Missile Defense Agency. The role involves developing and implementing innovative solutions for satellite ground system elements, optimizing efficiency, security, and sustainability while collaborating with various teams to ensure project success.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support Innovation: Develop and design cutting-edge solutions to optimize the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework
Contribute to Technical Initiatives: Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed ground system architectures, and oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers (including supporting facilities)
Contribute to all Phases of the Engineering Lifecycle: Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and ground system sustainment
Support Implementation: Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel
Collaborate and Integrate: Partner with system administrators, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with all relevant standards and policies
Support Program Milestones: Work collaboratively with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules
Qualification
Required
Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience. May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 3, or more, years of IT OR satellite experience
Must have 1, or more, years of experience in systems engineering related to satellite ground systems
Must have a fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles
Must have a proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Have a Bachelor's, or higher, degree in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering)
Have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
Have experience working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations
Have Space operations experience
Have competency in developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) (or equivalent framework)
Be able to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components
Have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems
Have work experience that includes effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges
Be familiar with Agile development methodologies
Be familiar with cloud computing (server and serverless) technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Openshift)
Have experience working with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic), IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect
Have one, or more, certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+)
Be able to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
Benefits
Comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs
Life insurance
Matching 401k contribution
Educational/Training support
Company
INNOVIM
INNOVIM is a defense & space company offering IT, Science and Engineering applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shahin Samadi, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and CTO
Marianna Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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2025-09-03
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