About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Westminster, CO
Salary
$119,064–$163,713 Per Year
Description
Job Title: Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems with our client located in Louisville, CO.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and certify Mission Systems, including requirement verification and validation
Create test plans, conduct testing, and provide user training and support
Develop documentation for design, operations, and training
Refine operational concepts and processes
Support real-time missions and pre mission simulations
Flight Operations end user support
Perform general systems engineering and integration tasks
Work closely with NASA during all mission preparation and planning
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret, or higher, U.S. Security Clearance may be required.
Must pass NASA background check
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may count towards degree requirement
Relevant advanced degree may count towards required years of experience
Experience with VMware, Docker, python, RF, Cisco switches, and Palo Alto Firewalls
Experience with command and telemetry software (InControl & Amergint | ARKA)
Proficient with Linux and Windows operating systems
Experience in IT system & network administration, data management, software configuration, and real-time mission support
Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
This position is based on site at our Louisville location
Nice To Haves:
Experience in real-time operations, spacecraft ground systems, and control center operations
Experience managing IT applications, systems, and networking
Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB
Practical knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
Knowledge of ground to space communication systems and control center development
Proficiency in Jira and Confluence
Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
Job Details:
Job Type: Direct Hire.
Pay Range: $119,064 - $163,713.
Location: Louisville, CO (Onsite).
Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.