Junior System Engineer

Location

Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado

HX5 is an award‑winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast‑growing veteran‑ and woman‑owned company with locations nationwide. The company is seeking a Junior System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

• Support Innovation: develop and design cutting‑edge solutions to optimize the efficiency, security, and sustainability of ground system elements and mission suites within the MDSEA framework.
• Contribute to Technical Initiatives: conduct comprehensive studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed ground system architectures, and oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers (including supporting facilities).
• Contribute to all Phases of the Engineering Lifecycle: support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and ground system sustainment.
• Support Implementation: document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel.
• Collaborate and Integrate: partner with system administrators, cybersecurity, Dev Sec Ops , test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with all relevant standards and policies.
• Support Program Milestones: work collaboratively with project managers to define tasks and schedules.
• Work with senior system engineers to learn more about the MDSEA SE processes.

This position is expected to pay $33.65/hr – $43.26/hr, depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

• Must have 2 or more years of general (full‑time) work experience
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 6 months or more of directly related experience in systems engineering related to satellite ground systems or IT systems.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of requirements analysis and management principles.
• Must have an understanding of the system engineering V‑model and engineering lifecycle.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field such as systems engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering.
• Have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Have experience working within the Missile Defense Agency or other Department of Defense organizations.
• Have space operations experience.
• Have competency in developing and editing the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or an equivalent framework.
• Be able to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components.
• Have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems.
• Have a track record of effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges.
• Be familiar with agile development methodologies.
• Be familiar with cloud computing (server and serverless) technologies such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Red Hat Open Shift.
• Have experience working with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Have certifications in relevant areas such as INCOSE ASEP or CompTIA Security+.

• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency required.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain the required level clearance by the date of hire.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pet insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. HX5, LLC is a drug‑free workplace.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362‑6551.