HRUCKUS
Veteran Firm Seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for an Onsite Assignment in Colorado Springs, CO. My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran‑owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and IT Staffing. One of our newest clients is looking to fill a Lead Systems Engineer role in Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate is a Colorado Springs Resident who holds an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, has a minimum of 12 years of general IT experience, including at least 6 years directly supporting or managing IT systems in a system engineering or architecture role, and strong technical knowledge of enterprise IT environments. The candidate must have subject matter expertise in systems engineering within virtualized and containerized environments and possess working knowledge of Linux and Windows systems administration. If you’re interested, I’ll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications. Thanks, Stephen M Hrutka, Principal Consultant, www.hruckus.com
Executive Summary HRUCKUS is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to join our client’s team in Colorado Springs, CO. The Lead Systems Engineer will be supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This senior role leads complex systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle of the MDSEA program, including requirements analysis, architecture development, design, testing, implementation, and sustainment. The Lead Systems Engineer will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensure mission‑aligned execution, and serve as a functional manager and mentor across the enterprise.
What You’ll Do
Systems Engineering & Project Management
Perform systems engineering and project management activities including:
Requirements analysis
Scheduling
Documentation and traceability matrix development
Preliminary design
Critical design
Detailed design
Test and evaluation
Research and development
Implementation and fielding
Sustainment and operations across the MDSEA lifecycle
Engineering Studies & Technical Development
Scope and execute:
Studies
Analysis
Detailed requirements definition
System engineering
Preliminary and detailed architecture designs
System development for:
Enterprise Services
Satellite ground systems
Operations centers and supporting facilities
Program Alignment & Coordination
Maintain alignment and provide support to Team Leads for:
Infrastructure
Networks
Integration
Logistics plans
Cybersecurity and physical security protection plans
Cost and schedule estimates for space capability development, fielding, tests, and operations
Mission Execution
Perform impact assessments of customer requests
Develop and present briefings for internal customers and external stakeholders
Coordinate across the MDSEA environment and supported tenants
Ensure MDSEA products, services, and capabilities are delivered to customers
Validate and verify documentation of MDSEA enterprise solutions
Leadership & Team Management
Provide mentorship for junior and mid‑level System Engineers
Serve as manager and functional lead for:
MDSEA System Engineers
MDSEA Ground System Engineers
DevSecOps teams
Required Skills
Must have 12, or more, years of general (full‑time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 6, or more, years directly related to the support or management of IT systems in a systems engineering or architecture role/capacity within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise
Must have 2, or more, years directly leading and managing systems engineers within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise
Must have subject matter expertise in systems engineering within a virtualized and highly containerized environment
Must have working knowledge of:
Linux and Windows systems administration
Storage management
Effective database management techniques
Project management
Must have an active Secret Clearance
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Desired Skills
Have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products for major space and IT systems
Have extensive experience and working knowledge in both ballistic missile defense and space applications/systems
Details
Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer
Location: Schriever AFB (Colorado Springs, CO)
Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret Clearance
Assignment Type: Full‑time, Onsite
Travel: Up to 10% travel
Salary Range: $140,000 – $170,000 per year with benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, opportunities to make a difference while advancing your career, and many more)
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Executive Summary HRUCKUS is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to join our client’s team in Colorado Springs, CO. The Lead Systems Engineer will be supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This senior role leads complex systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle of the MDSEA program, including requirements analysis, architecture development, design, testing, implementation, and sustainment. The Lead Systems Engineer will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensure mission‑aligned execution, and serve as a functional manager and mentor across the enterprise.
What You’ll Do
Systems Engineering & Project Management
Perform systems engineering and project management activities including:
Requirements analysis
Scheduling
Documentation and traceability matrix development
Preliminary design
Critical design
Detailed design
Test and evaluation
Research and development
Implementation and fielding
Sustainment and operations across the MDSEA lifecycle
Engineering Studies & Technical Development
Scope and execute:
Studies
Analysis
Detailed requirements definition
System engineering
Preliminary and detailed architecture designs
System development for:
Enterprise Services
Satellite ground systems
Operations centers and supporting facilities
Program Alignment & Coordination
Maintain alignment and provide support to Team Leads for:
Infrastructure
Networks
Integration
Logistics plans
Cybersecurity and physical security protection plans
Cost and schedule estimates for space capability development, fielding, tests, and operations
Mission Execution
Perform impact assessments of customer requests
Develop and present briefings for internal customers and external stakeholders
Coordinate across the MDSEA environment and supported tenants
Ensure MDSEA products, services, and capabilities are delivered to customers
Validate and verify documentation of MDSEA enterprise solutions
Leadership & Team Management
Provide mentorship for junior and mid‑level System Engineers
Serve as manager and functional lead for:
MDSEA System Engineers
MDSEA Ground System Engineers
DevSecOps teams
Required Skills
Must have 12, or more, years of general (full‑time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 6, or more, years directly related to the support or management of IT systems in a systems engineering or architecture role/capacity within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise
Must have 2, or more, years directly leading and managing systems engineers within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise
Must have subject matter expertise in systems engineering within a virtualized and highly containerized environment
Must have working knowledge of:
Linux and Windows systems administration
Storage management
Effective database management techniques
Project management
Must have an active Secret Clearance
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Desired Skills
Have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products for major space and IT systems
Have extensive experience and working knowledge in both ballistic missile defense and space applications/systems
Details
Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer
Location: Schriever AFB (Colorado Springs, CO)
Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret Clearance
Assignment Type: Full‑time, Onsite
Travel: Up to 10% travel
Salary Range: $140,000 – $170,000 per year with benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, opportunities to make a difference while advancing your career, and many more)
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