SciTec · 13 hours ago
Sr Staff Systems Engineer
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expSciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business focused on delivering advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation for National Security and Defense. They are seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and certification of mission-critical defense systems, emphasizing tactical data links and remote sensor data processing systems.
AerospaceConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Benefits
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
Company
SciTec
The world brings ever-evolving challenges; SciTec builds solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-10-05Acquired
Leadership Team
David Simenc
President
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