Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $150,000 - $195,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is not a remote position.

Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.

Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits, please visit

About Bluestaq:

Where Tech Meets Tenacity

Ready to trade that "job" for a mission? Welcome to Bluestaq.

Grit isn't just a buzzword here; it's in our DNA. We're not just another tech company; we're a collective of innovators, risk-takers, dreamers, and trailblazers. Founded in 2018, Bluestaq has quickly risen as a game-changer in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name? A fusion of "blue" (military lingo for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack).

The Buzz Around Us

In just five years, we've amassed accolades like we're collecting rare vinyl. For two consecutive years, Bluestaq has been recognized as one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies and maintains a consistent presence on several of Colorado's Best Workplaces lists. We're not just making waves; we're practically a tsunami in the Colorado tech world.

Why Colorado Springs? Why Not?

Nestled at the foot of the Rockies, downtown Colorado Springs isn't just our HQ; it's a lifestyle. Ranked #2 on U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live, this city is a tech hub that thrives and is alive. Plus, 300 days of sunshine? Yes, please.

Join the Mission

If you're aiming to do the most impactful work of your career with a top-tier tech team, consider this your invitation to join Bluestaq. We're eager to get acquainted.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team, someone passionate about shaping the future of space data utilization. As a Principal Systems Engineer at Bluestaq, you will be crucial in supporting classified space onboarding discussions and acting as a technical liaison for consuming applications. Your space expertise will drive the integration and management of data sources into the Unified Data Library (UDL), ensuring its effectiveness in supporting the space community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support space onboarding discussions for existing and future providers.
• Act as a technical liaison with consuming applications looking to pull data from the Unified Data Library.
• Monitor help desk accounts, providing feedback and answers to space-based users on correctly interacting with the UDL.
• Collaborate with Intelligence Community (IC) partners in leveraging the UDL, including integration and configuration support.
• Manage and prioritize the backlog of data sources to be integrated into the UDL.
• Capture space data needs from operational customers, ensuring UDL alignment with the space community's requirements.
• Travel to customer sites monthly for customer engagement and to facilitate increased use of the UDL.
• Conduct training sessions for external users on interfacing with the UDL at multiple levels.
• Contribute to data modeling for new and existing space-focused data schemas.
• Attend conferences as required, gathering insights on community needs and opportunities for UDL support.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in systems engineering within the space domain.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer and partner engagement.
• Experience in data modeling and managing large data integration projects.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and conferences monthly.
• Demonstrated ability to train and guide users in complex systems.
• Skilled in identifying and mitigating potential risks to program success.
• Adept at evaluating alternative solutions and making logical decisions.
• Competence in managing multiple priorities in a team-oriented environment.
• High level of personal ownership and a continuous desire to learn and adapt.

Required Education: 12+ years in Program Management and Systems Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field OR associate degree with 4 additional years of military or civilian analysis or operations beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 12 additional years of combined engineering and space operations experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for clearance, US Citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com.