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Staff / Sr Staff Systems Engineer

SciTec, Inc.

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Boulder, CO
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$98,000 - $146,000

Job Description

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.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Staff Systems Engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software in Boulder, CO. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. SciTec seeks a candidate who will thrive in an environment where they can solve challenging engineering problems in support of critical national security objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Executing systems engineering processes aligned with IEEE 15288.
  • Performing requirements derivation, decomposition, and allocation
  • Coordinating between program managers, software developers, and other members of the systems engineering team. Effective verbal and written communication skills are key for this role.
  • Designing and modeling systems architectures for remote sensor data processing systems.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
  • Minimum of two years professional experience in Systems Engineering
  • Domain experience with remote sensing systems or software architecture
  • Detail oriented
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
  • Domain experience with remote sensing systems or software architecture, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing.
  • Experience supporting systems engineering programs in the defense and aerospace fields.
  • Experience with mission operators.
  • Additional professional experience in systems engineering beyond five years.
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering. Familiarity with SysML or the Cameo/MagicDraw family of tools is a plus.
  • Ability to read computer code (Python, C++, etc)
  • Experience with Agile software development methods.
  • Graduate degrees or coursework in Systems Engineering or related fields.
  • An active SECRET DoD security clearance or higher


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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 $98,000 - $146,000 / 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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