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Staff/Sr Staff Systems Engineer

Staff/Sr Staff Systems Engineer

locationBoulder, CO, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/2/2025
Full Time
$96,000 - $140,000

SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. SciTec supports customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

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 requirements will not be co

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented systems engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. 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. Candidates will develop, implement, and run engineering processes in support of a large Agile software development program. SciTec seeks a candidate who will thrive in a collaborative environment where they can solve challenging engineering problems in support of critical national security objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Work with customers and internal stakeholders to generate robust software requirements
  • Analyze existing requirements to provide implementation guidance to SciTec software developers
  • Create and review system architectures to deliver high value software to our government customers
  • Analyze and document software for standards conformance
  • Perform risk management analysis on current programs
  • Additional duties as required and assigned

Requirements

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, physical sciences or mathematics
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience as a systems engineer
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
  • The ability to well with a collaborative team focusing on delivering customer value
  • Detail oriented
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

  • Current TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Prior experience with support to or development of software applications in languages such as C, C++, Python, or Rust
  • Familiarity with TCP/IP networking
  • Experience integrating systems involving external stakeholders (contractor partners, Government customers)
  • Academic credentials or industry certification (e.g. INCOSE) in systems engineering.
  • Experience with the design or operation of Overhead Persistent Infrared sensor systems, ground segments, or exploitation tooling
  • Familiarity with the Cameo suite of tools is particularly desired
  • Experience in developing software to exploit OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, Radar or other remotely sense data

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
  • 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 $96,000 - $140,000 / 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Salary range

  • $96,000 - $140,000