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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Systems Engineer - **Company:** Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Satcom, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Streaming, Subsystems, Systems Integration, SC Clearance, Operational Systems - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9085636/project-systems-engineer ## About the Role * US Citizen * Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. * Bachelor's Degree in engineering (EE, ME, AE, CS) or applied sciences (Mathematics, Physics) * Minimum of 4-5 years of experience, with (3) years in space SATCOM/RF and/or satellite ground systems * Experience in decomposition of Govt requirements to a system, subsystem, and components * Experience in the preparation of technical papers, trades, and system engineering process modifications during the project lifecycle * Experience in organizing external and internal project stakeholders towards achieving project goals and objectives * Ability to brief and explain complex engineering concepts and designs to technical and non-technical personnel * Experience working with diverse Engineering Staff with multiple areas of expertise Preferred Skills and Experience * Familiarity with military and commercial space and satellite constellations and commercial SATCOM * Experience with Agile Ops and integration of SATCOM/RF networks and infrastructures * Experience with certification of SATCOM/RF networks, infrastructures, and components * Experience in supporting DoD IC, SATCOM and Space communities in mission execution * Experience with analyzing signals and communication technologies * Experience with SATCOM architecture and data flows #LI-Onsite ## Description Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO, in support of a Department of Defense (DOD) customer. The DOD customer oversees innovative programs solving the nation's toughest problems. This position requires an individual with experience in technical programs and systems engineering used in developing satellite ground systems; knowledge and understanding of the DoD IC and SATCOM communities; and ability to develop and maintain technical and training documentation. This is a hands-on job and will require OCONUS travel. Must be a self-starter!, * Lead/manage the development and execution of SATCOM and RF Ground Segment development and the integration of commercial and government networks, components and infrastructures. * Lead hardware/software requirements analysis * Lead the implementation of systems engineering processes and procedures in verifying system requirements are met using the approved verification method and documenting the verification results * Lead technical planning and provide oversight to system integration * Conduct oversight on design, implementation, and integration of system engineering processes * Contribute to the development of new system concepts to enhance mission operations * Develop and maintain system artifacts and training documentation * Provide oversight of system developers, test, and support personnel in initiation of system updates, and documenting results and findings * Coordinate with systems engineering leads as well as other technical staff. * Lead the development and maintenance of System CONOPs, TTPs and alternative courses of action. * Perform technical support and risk assessment and evaluation of program management execution and technical review execution * Support the development and management of project master schedules, integrating technical milestones and key events * Perform tracking of project technical requirements, reports, and metrics * Develop and manage SATCOM Ground Segment utilization efforts and associated tasks * Coordinate with IC, SATCOM, and Space community in support of the development efforts and operational system utilization ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Data-Oriented Programming - Version 1.1](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1634-data-oriented-programming-version-1-1) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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