Software Systems Engineer

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Software Systems Engineer for a role in Colorado Springs, CO.

This position is designed to support the US Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying critical warfighter capabilities. If you have a mastery of software engineering principles and a passion for pioneering space systems, this is your opportunity to influence the next frontier of defense technology. In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced software solutions and provide expert guidance on system requirements, design, and implementation. You will also support the transition strategy from a mixed cloud/on-premise environment to a multi-hybrid cloud environment.

Our customer plays a pivotal role in furnishing the Government with top-tier Advisory and Assistance Services, aiding program offices in acquiring cutting-edge space systems. Our customer is seeking subject matter experts with robust experience in software system development and integration for major defense programs. As a member of a forward-thinking team, you will navigate the intricacies of system requirements, driving the full lifecycle development of software systems. You will also create impactful presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communications to assist government customers in achieving favorable outcomes, while developing comprehensive software development plans and execution documents tailored to DoDI 5000.02, Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and SSC policies.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice to the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution
• Drive a strategy for migration from a mixed cloud/on-premise environment to a multi-hybrid cloud environment to include design, documentation, and briefings to senior leaders and stakeholders to drive stability, resiliency, scalability, and flexibility into the BMC3 ground systems architecture
• Contribute to development/coordination of acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
• Support various systems architecting and engineering activities, including system requirements definition, design, interface management, data architecture development, verification and validation, integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis and estimation, decision analysis, and physical configuration assessments
• Assist the government with the transition from prototype software systems to scalable enterprise microservice-enabled applications ready for operational units
• Develop/coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02, Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and SSC policies
• Draft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selections
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs and milestone reviews to assess progress, risks, and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements
  
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of related experience with:
• Commercial experience with industry standard software dev practices (Agile, DevSecOps, etc.).
• Experience implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination
• Travel is 25%
  
  
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process
• Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process
• Experience within the National Security Space domain
• Experience managing and interpreting software dev metrics
• Development of a combination of expert engineering knowledge and enterprise IT solutions to design, develop, and/or implement solutions to ensure they are consistent with architecture policies and best practices
• Understanding of software changes and configuration management policies, implementing changes within pipeline development. (e.g., access management, monitoring, configuration management, etc.)
• Research and evaluate capabilities, tools, and products against operational requirements and introduce them to align with the overarching strategy
• Experience with Cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure, familiarity with Kubernetes, Online Services, and Active Directory, Confluence, JIRA, and or Smart Sheets
• Application Programming Interface (API) development/management
  
  
  
  
  

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Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

SSI has a target salary range: $160,000 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.