Lead Systems Engineer

Company: LAUNCHTECH
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (or higher) Travel Required: Up to 10% LaunchTech is seeking a Lead System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This senior role leads complex systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle of the MDSEA program, including requirements analysis, architecture development, design, testing, implementation, and sustainment. The Lead System Engineer will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensure mission-aligned execution, and serve as a functional manager and mentor across the enterprise. What You’ll Do The Lead System Engineer will: Systems Engineering & Project Management Perform systems engineering and project management activities including: Requirements analysis Scheduling Documentation and traceability matrix development Preliminary design Critical design Detailed design Test and evaluation Research and development Implementation and fielding Sustainment and operations across the MDSEA lifecycle Engineering Studies & Technical Development Scope and execute: Studies Analysis Detailed requirements definition System engineering Preliminary and detailed architecture designs System development for: Enterprise Services Satellite ground systems Operations centers and supporting facilities Program Alignment & Coordination Maintain alignment and provide support to Team Leads for: Infrastructure Networks Integration Logistics plans Cybersecurity and physical security protection plans Cost and schedule estimates for space capability development, fielding, tests, and operations Mission Execution Perform impact assessments of customer requests Develop and present briefings for internal customers and external stakeholders Coordinate across the MDSEA environment and supported tenants Ensure MDSEA products, services, and capabilities are delivered to customers Validate and verify documentation of MDSEA enterprise solutions Leadership & Team Management Provide mentorship for junior and mid-level System Engineers Serve as manager and functional lead for: MDSEA System Engineers MDSEA Ground System Engineers DevSecOps teams What You Bring Basic Requirements: Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience May be reduced with completion of advanced education Must have 6, or more, years directly related to the support or management of IT systems in a systems engineering or architecture role/capacity within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise Must have 2, or more, years directly leading and managing systems engineers within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise Must have subject matter expertise in systems engineering within a virtualized and highly containerized environment Must have working knowledge of: Linux and Windows systems administration Storage management Effective database management techniques Project management Must have an active Secret Clearance Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility Desired Requirements: Have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products for major space and IT systems Have extensive experience and working knowledge in both ballistic missile defense and space applications/systems Why LaunchTech? LaunchTech is built on a simple promise: Excellence, Period. We invest in people who deliver mission impact and bring strength, innovation, and integrity to national defense programs. We offer competitive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) Meaningful mission-driven work And more Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew? LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Powered by JazzHR a8yUpB2NFZ

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