Engineer IV – Operations Support & Sustainment

Engineer IV – Operations Support & Sustainment

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Clearance: Active Secret required, ability to obtain TS/SCI

Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Engineer IV – Systems Engineer IV (Operations Support & Sustainment) to join our growing team. This role provides technical leadership and systems engineering expertise in support of mission-critical initiatives. As a Systems Engineer IV with Integrity, you will define, coordinate, and manage system test resources-including simulation environments, engineering models (EMs), digital twins, and hardware test assets-to support the execution of end-to-end system verification activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the technical roadmap, aligning near- and long-term engineering efforts with enterprise goals.
• Analyze, interpret, and decompose requirements, ensuring appropriate allocation to Level 4 (L4) components.
• Ensure traceability and alignment of requirements across L3 and L4 specifications, supporting end-to-end systems engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Framework and Digital Engineering (DE) teams to execute integration pathfinding efforts using their respective test tools.
• Support the specification and validation of enterprise services, ensuring compliance and interoperability with external systems.
• Participate in element-level test planning and execution to verify functionality and interfaces in a simulated or operational environment.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to drive early integration strategies and identify risks and gaps in system design or implementation.
• Provide engineering support to configuration control boards, working groups, and technical interchange meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or space operations (satellite or ground systems focus preferred).
• Proficiency in systems engineering fundamentals, including requirements management, integration, and testing.
• Experience with system architecture design, hardware/software interface definition, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with operational mission ground systems and command & control concepts.
• Understanding of Agile development principles and their application within systems engineering environments.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Ability to work onsite due to the classified nature of the project and travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in protected MILSATCOM or related systems, including EHF terminal operations (SMART-T, NMT).
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, STK, SQL) and digital engineering techniques.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems, telemetry, and command & control operations.
• Scrum Master experience or certification with demonstrated ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and support team-level Agile practices.
• Expertise in cross-mission program collaboration, system test planning, and digital twin development.
• Certification in systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE CSEP) is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000-$135,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
• Benefits Include:
• 70% company-paid medical insurance
• 100% company-paid dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Education assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 15 days accrued annually, increasing with tenure
• 13 paid holidays annually, including a year-end shutdown
• And more!