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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Gnd System Engineer - **Company:** BTAS Inc. - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Integrated Development Environments, Signal Processing - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ef3b6120e5314c13 ## About the Role * MA/MS degree is required. * Ten or more years' experience in this type of position or program is required. * Must be an expert in highly classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems (concepts development, build, and test). * Must be an expert in maturing technologies through all TRL levels. * Must be an expert in multiple space control-related technologies, including but not limited to optical, electronic support, signal processing, communications. * Requires worldwide travel to support ground communications infrastructure. * BA/BS degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program. The Materiel Leader may also waive the MA/MS requirement., Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%. ## Description * Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice for all project and program stages. * Support acquisitions of advanced technology and integration activities. * Advise on cost, schedule, and performance. * Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and other acquisition documentation. * Support presentations to internal and external customers. * Develop work using latest government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD). * Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports as requested. * Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes. * Assist in building and maintaining government risk programs. * Maintain awareness of program schedules and monitor acquisition implementation. * Report requirement shortfalls and provide program assessments. * Advise on technical engagements such as meetings, design reviews, and conferences. * Assist integrated product teams and establish interfaces. * Provide technical and operational insights for mission protection and data assessments. * Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and evaluate impact. * Provide engineering and technical expertise for Command and Control (C2) efforts. * Establish liaison between Space C2, Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and classified program offices. * Integrate C2 solutions with classified portfolio. * Provide cybersecurity support in accordance with DoDI 8500.01. * Offer recommendations on cyber activities and brief government on cybersecurity issues. * Facilitate and support cybersecurity working groups and meetings. * Manage program Authority to Operate, Authority to Test, Authority to Connect, and associated Interim Authorities. * Support cyber testing and document findings and corrective actions in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act. ## Related Videos - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Perfect Pitch: Unveiling the Mathematical Symphony Behind a Guitar Tuner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1095-perfect-pitch-unveiling-the-mathematical-symphony-behind-a-guitar-tuner) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [You’re a great coder? 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