Next Gen Transport: Network Systems Architect

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

Employment Type: OTHER

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Next Gen Network Systems Architect Engineer.

 

Incumbent will provide senior-level systems architecture, engineering integration, and technical advisory support for next-generation transport and space communications architectures supporting SSC and SD-85 mission objectives.

 

Selected incumbent will support enterprise modernization, SATCOM transport integration, resilient communications architectures, interoperability, and digital engineering initiatives across multiple classified and unclassified environments.

 

Position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO. 

 

**This position is contingent upon funding**

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture development for resilient space transport and communications systems.
• Analyze end-to-end transport architectures including terrestrial, airborne, and space-based networking solutions.
• Support systems engineering activities across the lifecycle including requirements analysis, trade studies, integration, verification, and transition planning.
• Advise Government leadership on technical risks, modernization strategies, and architectural alternatives.
• Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), CONOPS, architecture products, and technical roadmaps.
• Support MOSA, Zero Trust, cloud integration, and cybersecurity-aligned engineering approaches.
• Conduct engineering assessments of SATCOM, tactical transport, optical communications, and hybrid network architectures.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program management reviews.
• Coordinate with SSC, USSF, mission partners, vendors, and integration teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: A minimum of a TS with willingness to obtain SCI eligibility at time of applicaiton required. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.

Years of Experience: 12-15+ years years of relevant DoD or National Security Space systems engineering experience.

Additional Experience:

• Experience supporting SATCOM, transport networks, space systems, or enterprise communications architectures.
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), MBSE concepts, and digital engineering practices.
• Experience supporting classified programs and cross-organizational technical integration.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (or eligibility to obtain SCI access).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting SSC, Space Force, SDA, SpOC, or related space organizations.
• Experience with optical transport, tactical edge networking, resilient transport, or hybrid cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, Platform One, Cloud One, or Zero Trust implementation.
• INCOSE certification or equivalent engineering credentials.

 

Additional InformationLocation:  Colorado SpringsOn-site/Hybrid/Remote (only list one of the three upon creating a new job): OnsiteTravel: 10-15%

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $138,000.00 /Yr.