Director, Advanced Systems
Description
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirement will not be considered.
The Director of Advanced Systems is responsible for leading SciTec’s radar programs across development, modernization, integration, and long‑term strategic growth. This leader will ensure technical excellence, on‑time delivery, and alignment with current customer mission needs, while also building and maturing a resilient, decade‑long pipeline of stable radar work. The role blends program leadership, customer engagement, and capability development to secure SciTec’s position as a premier radar modernization and mission‑processing partner.
Responsibilities
- Set the strategic vision and long‑range modernization roadmap for SciTec’s radar solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and mission needs.
- Lead end‑to‑end radar system development, guiding architectures, subsystem evolution, mission‑processor modernization, and integration with a digital backend.
- Oversee radar program execution maintaining unified control of cost, schedule, scope, and performance across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Cultivate and manage senior customer and industry relationships, representing SciTec’s radar strategy, technical capabilities, and modernization progress to external stakeholders.
- Shape and sustain a decade‑long pipeline of radar opportunities through proactive business development, partnership building, and alignment with evolving government requirements.
- Govern subcontractor and vendor performance, ensuring external contributions integrate cleanly with radar architectures, schedules, and capability objectives.
- Lead high-level risk, opportunity, and change management, driving decisive resolution of complex technical and programmatic issues affecting radar modernization.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of professional experience in radar system development, modernization, or sensor‑system integration.
- Proven experience leading large radar programs or multi‑year technical efforts involving radar algorithms, signal processing, mission data flows, or sensor integration.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and cross‑functional technical teams.
- Experience interfacing with government customers or prime contractors on radar‑related programs.
- Detail oriented and strong collaboration skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
- Professional experience with ground‑based missile‑warning radars or emerging radar architectures.
- Experience shaping long‑range program pipelines or portfolio‑level technology roadmaps.
- Experience leading technical execution across radar digital backends, MOSA architectures, and integration with mission‑processing frameworks.
- Active DoD Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience with Agile program environments, digital engineering, or model‑based systems engineering.
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Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
- 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
- 80% company paid Dental insurance
- 100% company paid Vision insurance
- 100% company paid Life insurance
- 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
- Short-term Disability insurance
- Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
- Discretionary Performance Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
- Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $190,000- $260,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.
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- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, including the ability to demonstrate United States citizenship and pass a background check. Are you a United States citizen?
- Do you have an active DoD security clearance?
- This is an onsite position in Boulder, CO. Are you able to work on site in Boulder, Colorado?
- Do you have direct experience overseeing radar modernization, radar system integration, or radar mission‑processor development? Please describe.
- I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. This application for employment shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 45 days. Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond this time period should inquire as to whether or not applications are being accepted at that time. I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer.
- I will complete the EEO forms listed on the following page. As a Federal Contractor, SciTec is subject to reporting this information by law. Information collected in these questions is not used in any applicant’s consideration for employment.
Written answers (3)
- If you currently have a DoD security clearance, what level of security clearance do you maintain?
- Please explain your experience managing multi-year government programs with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance?
- Describe your experience working with government customers or industry partners to support existing programs and develop new opportunities.