Senior Sustainment Systems Engineer (MILSATCOM)

Location: On-site in Colorado Springs, CO; conditions also list El Segundo, CA. Travel up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required.

Salary: $110,000–$161,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned company supporting defense, space, national security, and advanced technology programs.

What you will do

• Provide senior-level systems engineering and problem-solving support to government customers.
• Support MILSATCOM and NC3 operations, sustainment, integration, and test activities.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain requirements, systems engineering documentation, and capability artifacts.
• Manage technical baselines for legacy and transitioning space-based communications systems.
• Coordinate with Department of War agencies, government stakeholders, commercial partners, and internal teams.
• Support the Sustainment Integrated Product Team in improving Joint and Allied combat readiness.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of SE&I experience related to systems acquisition and/or operations and sustainment.
• Experience with requirements development and analysis, systems engineering documentation, Agile processes, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and presentation skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Nice to have

• 6+ years of experience in a Department of War program office and knowledge of acquisition processes.
• 6+ years of experience with strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems.
• Experience with CMMI, change management, and configuration management processes.
• PMI Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work in small teams alongside government and industry partners.
• 100% employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development and opportunities to build new skills.