Senior Systems Engineer – Technology Scouting & Integration

GXM is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer Technology Scouting & Integration to support advanced defense and space-related mission programs focused on Command and Control (C2) mission systems integration enterprise modernization and rapid commercial technology adoption.

The selected candidate will identify assess and help transition emerging commercial technologies that can address validated mission and technical requirements across complex operational environments. This individual will apply systems engineering discipline to determine how candidate technologies fit within the broader mission architecture what interfaces and dependencies are required and what technical operational security and integration risks must be resolved before insertion.

This role requires a systems engineer integration engineer solutions architect or similarly experienced technical professional with a broad technical background and the ability to evaluate capabilities across multiple domains. Relevant areas may include commercial space space domain awareness C2 common operating picture technologies cloud and edge computing DevSecOps software data platforms AI/ML networking cybersecurity infrastructure and systems integration.

The ideal candidate can rapidly understand unfamiliar technologies engage credibly with commercial vendors and Government engineers conduct structured technical assessments and trade studies and translate findings into actionable recommendations for architecture prototyping integration and transition. This role is onsite in Colorado Springs CO. Hybrid flexibility may be available based on mission requirements and program needs.

Responsibilities

Lead the identification and technical assessment of emerging commercial technologies that could address C2 space operational data and enterprise mission requirements.

Translate validated mission needs operational use cases capability gaps and technical requirements into technology scouting priorities evaluation criteria and candidate solution areas.

Conduct technical assessments across areas including commercial space and space domain awareness C2/common operating picture technologies cloud and edge computing DevSecOps software data platforms AI/ML networking cybersecurity infrastructure and related technologies.

Apply systems engineering principles to evaluate architecture fit interoperability interfaces data flows standards technical dependencies integration constraints and impacts to existing and planned mission systems.

Assess technology maturity performance scalability security and accreditation considerations deployment model integration complexity sustainment implications technical risk and potential mission value.

Perform structured trade studies technology comparisons market assessments and integration-readiness evaluations to support objective Government and program decision-making.

Coordinate with enterprise and solution architects systems engineers software and DevSecOps teams data engineers cybersecurity personnel operational users and other technical stakeholders to assess candidate technologies and define viable insertion approaches.

Plan and support technical demonstrations prototypes experiments and evaluations that validate candidate technologies against mission needs defined success criteria operational workflows and integration requirements.

Develop technical assessment reports decision briefs integration recommendations risk assessments and transition inputs for Government and program leadership including recommendations for capability insertion into MVP releases and future modernization increments.

Maintain awareness of emerging commercial technology trends and engage technology companies startups research organizations and Government innovation organizations to identify capabilities that may support rapid technology adoption and transition.

U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.

Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Engineering Computer Science Information Systems or related technical discipline. Equivalent relevant technical experience may be considered.

8 years of experience in systems engineering systems integration solution architecture technology assessment technical consulting R&D or related complex technical environments.

Demonstrated systems engineering or broad technical integration experience across multiple technology domains such as cloud software DevSecOps data AI/ML networking cybersecurity commercial space space domain awareness or mission systems.

Experience evaluating commercial emerging or nontraditional technologies against mission requirements technical requirements operational use cases or identified capability gaps.

Experience analyzing system architectures interfaces data flows interoperability requirements integration dependencies technical constraints and lifecycle impacts.

Ability to rapidly understand new technologies and objectively communicate technical capabilities limitations maturity integration complexity risks tradeoffs and mission relevance to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Experience conducting technical trade studies comparative assessments technology evaluations integration planning or technical risk analysis in support of engineering or acquisition decisions.

Strong analytical technical writing briefing communication and stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated ability to work across Government industry engineering vendor and operational communities.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting defense space intelligence Combatant Command or multi-domain C2 environments and familiarity with operational mission systems and modernization challenges.

Experience with Digital Engineering or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) including SysML Cameo/MagicDraw architecture modeling requirements traceability or similar engineering methods and tools.

Experience supporting rapid prototyping experimentation Other Transaction Authority (OTA) efforts commercial capability insertion technology transition or DevSecOps-enabled integration environments.

Experience engaging startups commercial technology companies venture-backed technology ecosystems research organizations or Government innovation organizations with existing relationships in major technology ecosystems considered a plus.

$150000$210000 salary annual bonus eligibility medical/dental/vision/STD/LTD/Life 401(k) PTO

Equal Employment Opportunity / Legal Disclaimer

GXM Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected status. GXM Technologies LLC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities which may change at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will where permitted by law meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time with or without cause or notice subject to applicable legal requirements.