System Integration Engineer - Missile Defense Systems

System Integration Engineer Missile Defense Systems

Location: Colorado Springs, CO Schriever SFB area

Compensation: Approximately $102,000 depending on experience

Clearance: Active Secret required

Work Arrangement: Full-Time / 100% On-Site

We are recruiting for a System Integration Engineer to support integration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational readiness for mission-critical defense systems. This role supports hardware and software integration across distributed virtual and physical environments, including networks, virtual machines, system interfaces, and message/data flows.

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career cleared engineer with exposure to networking, Linux, Windows, systems administration, or system integration who wants to support high-impact missile defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications hardware and software into testbeds and operational environments

Conduct full system checkout of virtual machines, network configurations, and message/data flows

Support system-level test events, integration activities, and operational troubleshooting

Analyze system logs, network configurations, and interface documentation to resolve technical issues

Develop and execute test plans and procedures; document findings and results

Create Problem Reports and provide actionable feedback to development teams

Develop or modify scripts to extract and analyze log file data

Analyze system input/output and internal message traffic

Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and Government stakeholders across the Missile Defense System environment

Participate in technical meetings with program stakeholders and integration teams

Work Environment

This position is performed in a secure, classified workspace and requires compliance with all applicable security protocols, access-control procedures, and sensitive-information handling requirements. The role requires full-time on-site presence at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

Active Secret clearance required

Bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or another STEM field

02 years of experience as a system integrator, system administrator, or related technical role

Exposure to networking, Linux, and/or Windows environments

Basic troubleshooting skills in distributed system environments

Ability to analyze logs, network configurations, and system/interface documentation

Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with Government and contractor personnel

Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and within a team

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required within 60 days of start

Why Is This a Great Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a cleared early-career engineer who wants to build hands-on experience in system integration, test events, troubleshooting, virtual environments, networking, and mission-critical missile defense systems.