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SciTec Sr Staff Systems Engineer in Boulder, Colorado
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
- Coordinate across program management, software engineering, test, and systems engineering teams
- 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
- 5+ years of professional experience in engineering, computer science, or remote sensing
- 5+ 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
- Demonstrated experience with defense tactical data link standards and messaging, including:
- MIL-STD-6016 (Link 16)
- MIL-STD-6018 (JREAP)
- 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
- Additional professional experience beyond 5 years in systems engineering
- Familiarity with TCP/IP networking concepts
- Prior experience supporting or developing software in C, C++, or Rust
- 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 $120,000 - $146,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the r le 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.