SciTec

defense contractor

SrStaffSystemsEngineer

$120–146k Boulder, Colorado, United States Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Sr Staff Systems Engineer at SciTec. Skills: systems engineering, tactical data links, remote sensor data processing systems, IEEE 15288, requirements engineering, architecture development, certification support. design, integration, and certification of mission-critical defense systems. Develop and apply systems engineering processes aligned with IEEE 15288”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver advanced technologies in support of U. S. National Security and Defense; deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile intelligence, surveillance, & space domain and aircraft survivability missions; provide implementation guidance to software teams; support certification and evaluation for operational use; Mentor SciTec staff in systems engineering processes, methods, and best practices

Industry & Context.

defense contractor
Problems you'll solve

Identify ambiguities or interpretation gaps in standards and track related implementation issues from discovery through closure

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizenship required, Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance, work on site in Boulder, Colorado

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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, 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

Nice to Have

Active DoD SECRET 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)

What You'll Do.

and certification of mission-critical defense systems

Develop and apply systems engineering processes aligned with IEEE 15288

Perform requirements derivation

Analyze tactical data link standards

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

Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts

including requirements documents

architecture descriptions

and certification evidence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working closely with software developers, program managers, and external stakeholders; Coordinate across program management, software engineering, test, and systems engineering teams

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Communicate technical concepts clearly through written documentation and verbal briefings

Process & Methodology

program management

Full Job Description

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 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. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered. We are seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and certification of mission-critical defense systems, with emphasis on tactical data links, remote sensor data processing systems, and systems engineering rigor. This role combines standards analysis, requirements engineering, architecture development, and certification support, working closely with software developers, program managers, and external stakeholders. 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 conf

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