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Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems
Posted: 06/24/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Number: 32009
Job Location: Onsite
Industry: AERO - Aerospace
Job Description
Job Title: Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems with our client located in Louisville, CO.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications:
Job Details:
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems with our client located in Louisville, CO.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and certify Mission Systems, including requirement verification and validation
- Create test plans, conduct testing, and provide user training and support
- Develop documentation for design, operations, and training
- Refine operational concepts and processes
- Support real-time missions and pre mission simulations
- Flight Operations end user support
- Perform general systems engineering and integration tasks
- Work closely with NASA during all mission preparation and planning
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret, or higher, U.S. Security Clearance may be required.
- Must pass NASA background check
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may count towards degree requirement
- Relevant advanced degree may count towards required years of experience
- Experience with VMware, Docker, python, RF, Cisco switches, and Palo Alto Firewalls
- Experience with command and telemetry software (InControl & Amergint | ARKA)
- Proficient with Linux and Windows operating systems
- Experience in IT system & network administration, data management, software configuration, and real-time mission support
- Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
- Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
- This position is based on site at our Louisville location
- Experience in real-time operations, spacecraft ground systems, and control center operations
- Experience managing IT applications, systems, and networking
- Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB
- Practical knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
- Knowledge of ground to space communication systems and control center development
- Proficiency in Jira and Confluence
- Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
- Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
- Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct Hire.
- Pay Range: $119,064 - $163,713.
- Location: Louisville, CO (Onsite).
- Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Chris Walsh
Since 2013, I have met many bright-minded and interesting people while recruiting for Protingent. For the last decade, I have specialized in hardware and software product development engineering recruitment. My recruiting style is to build a strong, lasting relationship while I help you achieve your career goals. I am a straightforward, open-minded individual who treats others as I wish to be treated. I enjoy playing golf and watching sports and appreciate fine wine and food. Let’s get started today.
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