Senior Staff / Senior Systems Engineer
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For over forty-five 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. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
We are seeking a Senior Staff/Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and certification of core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering software modeling and simulation of complex sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. You will implement model-based systems engineering and testing processes in support of a dynamic Agile software development program consisting of Scientists, Engineers, and Developers.
The ideal candidate brings strong systems engineering discipline aligned with IEEE 15288, experience interpreting complex standards, and the ability to translate requirements into actionable technical guidance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and apply systems engineering processes aligned with IEEE 15288
- Perform requirements derivation, decomposition, allocation, and traceability
- Analyze tactical data link standards, specifications, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to provide implementation guidance to software teams
- Support internal and external testing to verify system and software conformance to applicable standards
- Identify ambiguities or interpretation gaps in standards and track related implementation issues from discovery through closure
- Analyze and document standards conformance to support certification and evaluation for operational use
- Design and model system architectures for remote sensor data processing systems
- Mentor SciTec staff in systems engineering processes, methods, and best practices
- Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts, including requirements documents, architecture descriptions, and certification evidence
- Communicate technical concepts clearly through written documentation and verbal briefings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
- 4+ years of professional experience in engineering, computer science, or remote sensing
- 2+ years of professional experience specifically in systems engineering
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex technical information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and willingness to work on site in Boulder, Colorado
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance
Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred
- Active DoD SECRET clearance; TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility strongly preferred
- Experience supporting certification, evaluation, or operational approval of software or communications systems
- Domain experience with remote sensor systems, particularly OPIR sensor processing
- Experience supporting systems engineering programs in the defense or aerospace sectors
- Prior experience supporting or developing software in Python
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Familiarity with SysML and tools such as Cameo / MagicDraw is highly desirable
- Academic credentials or professional certification in systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE)
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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 $127,000 - $193,000 / 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 professional experience performing systems engineering activities such as requirements derivation, decomposition, and allocation?
- Have you supported systems or software that required standards conformance, certification, or formal evaluation (e.g., defense, aerospace, regulated systems)?
- 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 (4)
- If you currently have DoD security clearance, what level of security clearance do you maintain?
- Which systems engineering frameworks, standards, or methodologies have you worked with?
- Which tools have you used to design, document, or model system architectures?
- Which technical domains have you supported as a systems engineer?