Staff/Sr Staff Systems Engineer

About the role

SciTec is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that supports U.S. National Security and Defense. We are seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Systems Engineer to support the integration and certification of software for defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements derivation, decomposition, allocation, and traceability
• Support internal and external testing to verify system and software conformance to applicable standards
• Lead development of software verification test planning to support certification and evaluation for operational use
• Maintain MBSE model of system architectures
• Collaborate with SciTec staff in systems engineering processes, methods, and best practices
• Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts, including requirements documents, architecture descriptions, certification evidence, and other program documentation as required
• Communicate technical concepts clearly through written documentation and verbal briefings
• Lead the effort to develop integrated testing architectures and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of professional experience 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 Qualifications

• Active DoD SECRET clearance
• Experience supporting certification, evaluation, or operational approval of software or communications systems
• Experience supporting systems engineering programs in the defense or aerospace sectors
• Familiarity with Python
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Familiarity with SysML and tools such as Cameo / MagicDraw
• 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
• Annuity Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible work hours