Demo

Senior Systems Engineer

Tetra Tech BlueWater
Aurora, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Overview

BlueWater is looking for a highly qualified Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in support of critical Next Generation Missile Warning Program. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering functions related to space or ground system software and hardware programs. This role will focus on the design, development, integration, and testing of space systems architecture at both the sub-system and system levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the systems engineering efforts for space and ground system software and hardware programs, ensuring compliance with Space Systems Command and DoD standards and requirements.
  • Develop and define system architecture and design, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder needs.
  • Oversee the integration and testing of subsystems and systems, ensuring that all components work together effectively.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Conduct system-level analyses to assess performance, reliability, and risk, providing recommendations for improvements.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and test plans.
  • Support the development of requirements and ensure traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in space systems architecture and engineering best practices.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members in systems engineering principles and practices.
  • Stay current with missile warning trends, technologies, and best practices related to systems engineering and space systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in systems engineering functions for space or ground system software and hardware programs, preferably at Acquisition Category III level.
  • Proven experience in space systems architecture design, development, integration, and testing at both the sub-system and system levels.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Familiarity with Space Systems Command, DoD and other government agency systems engineering standards and practices.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
  • Must possess a TS / SCI Security Clearance
  • Strongly desire 10 years of experience in SBIRS or Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) domains and 5 years of experience in OPIR Data Exploitation or Battlespace Awareness mission areas and 4 years of testing, integration, and operations support on FORGE
  • BlueWater Federal Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in systems engineering functions for space or ground system software and hardware programs, preferably at Acquisition Category III level.
  • Proven experience in space systems architecture design, development, integration, and testing at both the sub-system and system levels.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Familiarity with Space Systems Command, DoD and other government agency systems engineering standards and practices.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
  • Must possess a TS / SCI Security Clearance
  • Strongly desire 10 years of experience in SBIRS or Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) domains and 5 years of experience in OPIR Data Exploitation or Battlespace Awareness mission areas and 4 years of testing, integration, and operations support on FORGE
  • BlueWater Federal Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans

    Responsibilities

  • Lead the systems engineering efforts for space and ground system software and hardware programs, ensuring compliance with Space Systems Command and DoD standards and requirements.
  • Develop and define system architecture and design, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder needs.
  • Oversee the integration and testing of subsystems and systems, ensuring that all components work together effectively.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Conduct system-level analyses to assess performance, reliability, and risk, providing recommendations for improvements.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and test plans.
  • Support the development of requirements and ensure traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in space systems architecture and engineering best practices.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members in systems engineering principles and practices.
  • Stay current with missile warning trends, technologies, and best practices related to systems engineering and space systems.
  • If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Senior Systems Engineer?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Systems Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $110,730 - $135,754
    Income Estimation: 
    $128,617 - $162,576
    Income Estimation: 
    $117,033 - $148,289
    Income Estimation: 
    $110,730 - $135,754
    Income Estimation: 
    $128,617 - $162,576
    Income Estimation: 
    $117,033 - $148,289
    Income Estimation: 
    $128,617 - $162,576
    Income Estimation: 
    $163,289 - $195,234
    Income Estimation: 
    $117,033 - $148,289
    Income Estimation: 
    $69,043 - $113,369
    Income Estimation: 
    $136,356 - $178,393
    Income Estimation: 
    $86,680 - $110,316
    Income Estimation: 
    $110,730 - $135,754
    Income Estimation: 
    $117,033 - $148,289
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Tetra Tech BlueWater

    Tetra Tech BlueWater
    Hired Organization Address Aurora, CO Full Time
    Overview BlueWater is seeking a highly knowledgeable and experienced Missile Warning Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join...
    Tetra Tech BlueWater
    Hired Organization Address Whitehall, OH Full Time
    Overview BlueWater Federal is seeking to fill the Network Provisioner position in Columbus, OH. This position will suppo...
    Tetra Tech BlueWater
    Hired Organization Address Whitehall, OH Full Time
    Overview BlueWater Federal is looking for a Network Specialist-Customer Outreach to support the DISA CP program at White...
    Tetra Tech BlueWater
    Hired Organization Address Aurora, CO Full Time
    Overview BlueWater is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operational Support Lead to join our team in support of c...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Systems Engineer jobs in the Aurora, CO area that may be a better fit.

    Engineer Senior – Ground Systems

    BAE Systems, Broomfield, CO

    Engineer Senior Principal II – Systems

    BAE Systems, Broomfield, CO

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!