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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineers - **Company:** Mobius LLC - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Requirements Management, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-colorado-springs-co--e6fc66e1-97c4-4feb-86c8-74eb5e572ccd ## About the Role Successful candidates will leverage their experience in space systems/sensors related systems engineering, architecture trade studies, and requirements development to support the NRO GED's initiatives and the commensurate acquisition activities necessary for the NRO to realize those objectives. Ideal candidates will have a background that includes understanding of OPIR system ground architectures as well as exposure to OPIR phenomenology, characteristics, designs, commanding systems, and data processing algorithms. Additional preferred experience includes support for acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle., * Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, requirements processes, budgetary practices, and acquisition documentation. * 7+ years of government contracting / acquisition experience, DAWIA Certification in Contracting or equivalent. * Experience with traditional/non-FAR acquisition vehicles a plus (IDIQ, BAA, OTA, etc.) * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and agile environment. * Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams. * Exceptional communication and coordination skills. * Effective interpersonal skills. Education * Bachelors and 10 years or more experience; Masters and 5 years or more experience Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree. Clearance * Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility * Willingness to take a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph, Acquisition Strategy, Administrative Skills, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Backend as a Service (BaaS), Bid Analysis, Business Administration, Cloud Architecture, Contract Requirements, Counterintelligence Polygraph, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Processing, Documentation, Federal Government, Interpersonal Skills, Market Research, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Prototyping, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Research Contracts, Small Business, Solicitation Planning, Statement of Work (SOW), Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Trade Studies ## Description Duties of a Senior Engineer may include: * Support trade study & analysis for ground architecture & CONOP development and data flow descriptions * Support the development, maintenance, management, and implementation of ground architectures utilizing cloud environments * Support development of technical and programmatic requirements documents * Support Program Office staff (COTRs, GPOCs, SETAs, etc.) and Contracts staff (Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, etc.) to develop acquisition strategies and documentation. * Support new prototype acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award and execution for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Task Orders, (TOs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Contract Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Interagency Agreements (IAs), as well as alternative contracting approaches such as Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and Commercial purchases. * Support the development of Market Research Reports, Study Plans, Statements of Work (SOW), Acquisition Strategy Council (ASC) briefings, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), In Scope Determinations, and proposal evaluation criteria * Support all aspects of contract competition to include pre-award activities, source selections, and post award. ## Related Videos - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Implementing continuous delivery in a data processing pipeline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/73-implementing-continuous-delivery-in-a-data-processing-pipeline) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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