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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineering Manager - **Company:** Kratos Space Training & Cyber - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Cisco Discovery Protocol, Reliability of Systems, SC Clearance, Containerization, Information Technology - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18470376?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18470376%2FSystem-Engineering-Manager-Colorado-Colorado-Springs ## About the Role * 10+ years engineering experience * BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent * Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI * Ability to lead and manage a team of System Engineers * Support programs through SRR, PDR, CDR or equivalent design reviews * Strong proficiency in requirements analysis * Experience with SCN or satellite ground systems * Experience in verification and validation (V&V) processes * Proven capability in managing performance, mentoring team members, and supporting career development initiatives * Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization * Candidate must be self-motivated and comfortable with supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers * Candidate must be able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team as well as externally to the customer and users. * Excellent written and oral communications skills * Working knowledge of space systems, including ground systems, satellite command and control, and system development processes is a plus * Attend and support highly technical engineering team meetings Preferred Skills and Experience * Knowledge of systems integration for space systems, payloads, and mission operations * Ability to manage risk, interface with cross-functional teams, and drive engineering decision making * Proficiency with SE tools such as Cameo, DOORS, JIRA, or equivalent MBSE and requirements management systems * Experience with configuration management and managing formal change processes * Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and requirements for space systems and mission operations #LI-Onsite ## Description Kratos is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead a technical team of engineers supporting the development and sustainment of the highly successful Command and Control Consolidated System supporting the C-SAR program based in Colorado Springs, CO. Candidate will oversee an engineering team responsible for requirements analysis, system design, reliability analysis, system hardware/software integration, risk management, and system documentation updates. The candidate will work closely with system developers, test, and on-site user support personnel to support system updates, analyze and resolve system issues, and ensure project objectives are met. Primary responsibilities include management, PI/release planning review, preparation/review of reports, meeting and working group support, and contributions towards Task Orders and ECPs., * Manage and support the C-SAR System Engineering team (13-15 technical staff), ensuring all engineering contractual requirements and deliverables are met. * Work with the programis Chief Engineer to manage system architecture definition, technical baselines, and system integration strategies. * Support SecDevOps processes and related Agile practices. * Support proposal development or Task Orders, ROMs, and technical scope definition for contract modifications and future efforts. * Conduct studies and document technical analysis to support future design reviews. * Offer technical guidance to customers regarding architectures and potential solutions. * Mentor engineering staff, develop technical capabilities, and enforce engineering processes, documentation standards, and quality assurance practices. * Participate in CDRLs generation and deliveries based on customer prescribed schedule. * Developiand deliver effective customer presentations (PMRs, design reviews, statusireports, kickoff meetings, test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level. * Attend and supportihighly technical engineering team meetings. * Travel as necessary to attend conferences and customer meetings. 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