Sr Mission Systems Engineer at Scientific Research Corporation
Colorado Springs, CO
$132,250–$220,400from the description
Jul 16, 2026
Colorado Springs, CO
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior systems engineering role focused on integrating space-based mission systems into a consolidated space operations facility in support of US Space Command. Day-to-day work spans managing a large Integrated Master Schedule, leading program reviews, coordinating technical transitions, conducting trade studies, and developing mission and enterprise architectures. Suited to candidates with deep DoD space mission system integration experience and an active TS/SCI clearance.
Senior level · 10+ years · Colorado Springs, CO · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $112,511 (middle half $80,144–$140,023). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (8)
This is a Mission Systems Engineering role in the DoD/space domain — it sits closest to 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) given its systems integration and architecture focus; 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is a plausible runner-up given the requirements analysis and integration work.
The JD states a minimum of 10 years in DoD/NIWC space-based mission system integration AND 8+ years of engineering/project management experience. The 10-year figure is the higher, role-level gate and is used for the overall years minimum.
A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is listed as a requirement, but the JD explicitly accepts 'an additional five years of experience in Engineering, Computer Science or IT related fields' as a substitute — treated as no hard degree requirement.
IAT/IAM Level II certification (e.g., Security+ or CCNA) is listed as a hard requirement. Security+ is used as the primary skill name with CCNA as an alternative, as both are cited as examples of the same gate.
SAFe, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies appear under 'Desired Skills' and are listed as 'familiarity with' — preferred only.
The position is contingent upon funding, as noted in the posting.
Work is performed on-site at the government's facilities in Colorado Springs, CO — no remote option indicated.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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