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Mission Protection Engineer

Sigmatech
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026
Job Description

Sigmatech is seeking a Mission Protection engineer to support STARCOM's 3rd Test and Evaluation Squadron (3 TES) located at Schriever SFB, CO.

The Mission Protection Engineer Will Be Responsible For

Identifying new and evolving threats for current and future space-based capabilities

Analyzing denial/deception and Perception Management techniques

Monitoring foreign and domestic space assets to aid in operational and tactical space domain awareness

  • Monitoring foreign and domestic space domain awareness capabilities (i.e Governmental Satellite Observers, Blue Force, Non-Governmental Satellite Observers, and International Space Observer Network)

Protecting the sensitive aspects of missions and/or space system capabilities through the analysis of intelligence data and coordination with external organizations

Developing, managing, and implementing procedures to mitigate compromise of mission attributes

Developing findings and recommendations using orbital analysis tools like Satellite Tool Kit (STK) to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings

Developing Pre/Post Engagement Assessments For

  • Probability of Detection
  • Probability of Attribution
  • Risk
  • Mission Effectiveness

Coordinating Periodic Signature Measurement Campaigns (RF/Radar/Optical measurement/analysis)

Required

Required Experience:

BS in a technical/analytical field, MS preferred

8 yrs of space operations experience

Extensive experience with Microsoft tools

Advanced briefing and writing skills

Note: Additional space operations / orbital warfare experience may be considered in lieu of education

Ability to analyze both open source information and Intelligence Community reporting and studies (NSA Pulse, CIA WIRE, NASIC, DIA).

Experience with Satellite Tool Kit used to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings.

Previous Special Access Program experience desired

Counter-intelligence polygraph preferred

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $125,000 to $140,000; however, Sigmatech considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, experience, education/training, key skills, location and often contractual requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

Keyword: Intelligence, Mission Protection,

Salary : $125,000 - $140,000

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