ENGINEER IV – SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER/TECHNICAL LEAD

ENGINEER IV – SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER/TECHNICAL LEADLocation: Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance required, TS/SCI Preferred

OVERVIEW

Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Engineer IV – Senior Systems Engineer/Technical Lead to support mission critical cyber and space-related programs. This role provides authoritative technical leadership across system design, development, integration, testing, and operational support for advanced mission planning and operational systems. The Engineer IV is responsible for technical decision making with broad program impact, guiding engineering teams, and serving as a principal technical advisor to government stakeholders and internal leadership. The position requires a high degree of creativity, foresight, and independent judgment, along with the ability to resolve complex and often controversial technical issues. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in systems engineering and operations, demonstrated leadership in classified environments, and the ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic oversight. Due to the nature of this work, an active security clearance and onsite presence are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience supporting complex DoD, Intelligence Community, or aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or acting as a Technical Lead or Senior Systems Engineer.
• Extensive knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture development, integration, verification, and validation.
• Strong understanding of cyber systems, IT infrastructure, hardware/software interfaces, and operational environments.
• Experience supporting classified programs with the ability to operate independently.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Ability to work onsite due to classified program requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%, as mission needs dictate.
• Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification).

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with protected MILSATCOM, space/ground systems, or mission operations.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools, digital engineering, and mission planning environments.
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, telemetry, and command & control operations.
• Experience with system test planning, operational acceptance testing, and mission readiness reviews.
• Background working across multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, agile development environments.