Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Full Time

Location: Remote, Colorado Springs

Team Lead: Rande

FLSA: Exempt

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel (typically quarterly or mission-dependent) to support customer meetings, program reviews, integration and test activities, technical interchange meetings, operational exercises, and team collaboration events.

About Company:

Exigo provides a wide range of advisory and assistance solutions in Architecture, Engineering, and Management for National Security Space customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs CO, Exigo provides services to the Government in El Segundo CA, Boulder CO, Colorado Springs CO, Denver CO, Albuquerque NM, and the National Capital Region.

About the Role:

Exigo provides a wide range of advisory and assistance solutions in Architecture, Engineering and Management for National Security Space customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs CO, Exigo provides services to the Government in El Segundo CA, Boulder CO, Denver CO, Colorado Springs CO, and Albuquerque NM.

The Lead Systems Engineer serves as the primary technical integrator and systems engineering lead for the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Weather System Follow-on Microwave (WSF-M) Continuity of Operations (COOP) program. The position provides technical leadership across system architecture, requirements management, agile acquisition planning, integration, testing, cybersecurity accreditation, and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical satellite ground system capabilities. The position works closely with government program managers, software developers, operators, cybersecurity personnel, testers, and mission partners to develop and sustain a cloud-based satellite command and control backup capability.

General Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 8 hours/day)
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and handling documents
• Occasional standing, walking, and reaching within office environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs
• Visual acuity for:
• Reading screens and printed materials
• Working with detailed technical diagrams
• Hearing and Speech
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and via phone/video
• Participate in classified discussions in secure areas
• Mobility
• Ability to move within a secure facility including badge controlled areas
• Occasional travel between buildings or to secure labs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or space-related programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering and integration teams.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures, preferably AWS GovCloud.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and requirements management tools such as Jira.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Experience supporting satellite command and control, space operations, or ground systems programs.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI + clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of systems engineering experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or space-related programs.
• Experience with SATCOM, ground systems, secure communications, or aerospace mission systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Lead Systems Engineer for the WSF-M COOP program, providing technical leadership across the system lifecycle.
• Lead requirements development, architecture definition, interface management, and technical baseline control.
• Coordinate implementation of AWS GovCloud-based system architectures and ensure alignment with mission requirements.
• Provide technical assessments and recommendations to government stakeholders regarding system design, development, integration, risk, and execution strategies.
• Lead technical planning and execution activities supporting Agile software development and acquisition efforts.
• Develop and manage program features, acceptance criteria, and technical priorities within Jira and other program management tools.
• Support lifecycle integration, verification, validation, and transition-to-operations activities.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) and cybersecurity accreditation activities in coordination with government and contractor cybersecurity teams.
• Assist government leadership with technical cost estimates, schedule assessments, risk identification, and strategic planning activities.

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