Senior System Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support advanced SATCOM engineering efforts for mission-critical defense programs. The selected candidate will participate in Agile ceremonies and technical reviews with subsystem developers while facilitating technical discussions and ensuring software configuration management, software testing, timely root cause analysis, and engineering best practices are consistently executed throughout the software development lifecycle.

The successful candidate will employ engineering and scientific disciplines to perform technical analyses for hardware and computer software selection and recommend strategies for successful integration within complex SATCOM architectures. This role supports software development and maintenance through structured Agile processes including formal tasking, peer reviews, testing, configuration management, validation, documentation, delivery, and installation., The Senior Systems Engineer will analyze Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), software specifications, software modules, computer software configuration items, system integration risks, and mitigation strategies while providing technical support for software testing and implementation. The position requires a strong understanding of the WSOMSNet system of systems and its operational environment., This is a remote position requiring approximately 30% travel to Colorado Springs, CO; Frederick, MD; Tobyhanna, PA; and government operational sites throughout CONUS and OCONUS. As a Nexagen employee supporting a government contract, you must remain flexible, as work location requirements are subject to change at any time based on government regulations and mission requirements.

• Candidates will provide engineering subject matter expertise in support of WSTARS, WSOMS, and RMCE in the areas of integration analysis, performance requirements analysis, testing and evaluation support, cyber security and architecture, support working groups and daily scrum meetings.
• Candidates will document all work performed providing assessments, identifying and tracking issues, developing courses of action, and providing written recommendations in the form of plans, architecture design, specifications, technical reviews or briefings, presentations, trip reports, white papers and technical studies.
• The candidate will exercise the engineering, scientific, and analytical disciplines necessary to ensure that developed SATCOM platforms, systems/subsystems, and warfighting capabilities have been properly tested and that joint interoperability requirements have been fully met at all levels of their life cycle.
• System testing support activities shall include, as a minimum, testing of new or modernized software applications, systems integration test/system regression test, operational and developmental tests and evaluation and system acceptance testing.

• 10 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree
• 3 additional years of experience can substitute for the degree
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance

At Nexagen, we believe in taking care of our team from day one! Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a matching 401(k), and various support programs. We also offer professional development opportunities and additional perks to ensure you thrive both personally and professionally. Join us and experience the difference with benefits that start on your first day!

Our Culture

Join our dynamic team and thrive in a culture that champions flexibility, professional growth, and work-life balance. At Nexagen, we support your continuous learning with comprehensive training and educational reimbursement. We celebrate your achievements and focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers. Be part of a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact mission success and propel your career forward.

(The salary range provided is a general guideline. Nexagen Networks considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.)

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will join a high-performing team supporting mission-critical satellite communications (SATCOM) programs for the Department of Defense. In this role, you will provide systems engineering expertise supporting software integration, system architecture, testing, cybersecurity, and performance analysis while collaborating with government stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams. At Nexagen, you will contribute to the modernization of critical defense systems that directly support our nation’s warfighters while working in an Agile development environment.

Nexagen Networks is a trusted partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies, including the Army, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and DHS. With more than 20 years of industry expertise, we deliver exceptional lifecycle professional services spanning Research and Development, Cloud Engineering, Digital Modernization, Systems and Software Engineering, DevSecOps, ITSM, Cybersecurity, Satellite Communication (SATCOM), RMF-FedRAMP, Logistics, Training, Exercises, COMSEC, and IT/Networking.