Principal Staff Systems Engineer

Auria Space; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual Benefit Account (IBA)

End-of-Year Cash Bonus

Dynamic Career Mobility

Continuous Growth & Education Support

Job summary

Auria Space is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer (E4) to join their team in Tampa, FL. This hybrid position requires advanced problem-solving and engineering skills to deliver complex systems solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of systems engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, and active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Salary ranges from $130,000 to $170,000, with various benefits including 401(k) contributions and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of proven systems engineering experience delivering high-consequence technical solutions.
• Expert-level engineering mastery with a recognized ability to independently lead and steer complex systems engineering initiatives.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of projects and initiatives.
• Design architectures and solutions reflecting end-user mission needs.
• Author and validate comprehensive system-level program requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving methodologies

Project management

Systems engineering

Risk communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools

Agile frameworks

Job description

BCubed Engineering, an Auria company, is looking to hire a Staff Systems Engineer (E4). This position is hybrid (2-3 days a week) out of one of our Bcubed offices located in Warrenton, VA or Tampa, FL.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

• Apply advanced problem‑solving methodologies to the most complex problem sets, architecting and delivering solutions for entire systems and systems of systems.
• Lead with engineering rigor, ensuring a strict commitment to testing, repeatable processes, comprehensive documentation, and reliable delivery across the entire development lifecycle.
• Act as a key technical point of contact to communicate and negotiate directly with external partners (sub‑contractors, vendors, prime contractors) and external customers.
• Establish and maintain trusted partnerships with customer bases, negotiating through conflicts with transparency and integrity.
• Lead the technical execution of projects and initiatives, ensuring engineering processes are upheld, and serve as a prominent, respected mentor across the organization to develop talent and elevate the contributions of your team members.
• Design architectures and solutions that explicitly reflect the mission needs of the end‑user, actively seeking out and embracing feedback with a growth mindset.
• Pursue and champion innovative technologies and processes, having access to internal IR&D budgets to back novel concepts by compiling standard quad‑charts for approval from the CEO.
• Author, trace, manage, and validate comprehensive system‑level program requirements.
• Lead the development and executive presentation of major engineering milestone reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Generate and maintain critical engineering artifacts, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Engineering Drawings, system Bill of Materials (BOMs), etc.
• Strictly adhere to and advance company Configuration Management (CM) policies to ensure rigorous version control over all system documentation.

WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES

• 8–12 years of proven systems engineering experience delivering high‑consequence technical solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university, or equivalent foundational knowledge gained through formal technical apprenticeships and hands‑on work experience.
• Expert‑level engineering mastery with a recognized ability to independently lead and steer complex, large‑scale systems engineering initiatives.
• Proven track record of navigating the critical “final 10%” of a project life cycle to successfully launch highly mission‑critical capabilities into polished, operational products.
• Self‑directed ownership of complex workloads and team execution plans, coupled with transparent risk communication, immediate roadblock escalation, and shared accountability for team decisions.
• Exceptional standard of professional integrity and ethics, with a commitment to doing what is right under pressure and holding oneself accountable for outcomes.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Direct engineering exposure to Satellite Communications (Satcom) space, ground, or network segments.
• Practical experience utilizing Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and working within Agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience developing and maintaining DoDAF‑compliant architecture frameworks and high‑level operational concepts (e.g., OV‑1 graphics).
• Experience conducting rigorous system reliability, maintainability, and availability analysis.
• Hands‑on experience successfully deploying, installing, and transitioning complex systems directly to fielded, operational sites.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

$130,000 – $170,000

BENEFITS

The same benefits described below are offered to full‑time employees.

TIME FOR WHAT MATTERS & FLEXIBLE WORK

• Individual Benefit Account (IBA): Full‑time employees receive an additional 25% of their base salary deposited into their IBA each pay period.
• Time Off With Pay: Use your IBA funds to completely cover holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
• Healthcare Premiums: Medical, Dental and Vision premiums are funded by your IBA, not your paycheck.
• End‑of‑Year Cash Bonus: You keep what you don’t use. Whatever cash remains in your IBA at the end of the year is paid out to you as a one‑time cash bonus.
• True Hybrid Flexibility: After an initial onboarding period in the VA or FL office, employees enjoy a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 2–3 days a week in‑office or at customer site.

INVESTED IN YOUR FUTURE

• Unrivaled 401(k) Benefits: BCubed Engineering automatically contributes an additional 25% of your base salary into your 401(k) monthly with no matching or vesting requirements.
• Continuous Growth & Education Support: Level up your skills with our comprehensive Educational Assistance Program, funded conference attendance, and full access to Udemy learning platforms.
• Dynamic Career Mobility: Chart your own path across our three defined career ladders: Engineering, Leadership, or Program Management.

HEALTH & PEACE OF MIND

• Subsidized Premium Healthcare: Choose from three robust health plans, including an HSA option, and have BCubed Engineering directly subsidize your health, dental, and vision insurance premiums based on your salary level.
• Medical Reimbursements: Utilize tax‑advantaged IBA funds to cover out‑of‑pocket medical reimbursements directly.
• Fully Covered Insurance: Company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability (STD), and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) provided at zero cost to you.

BCubed Engineering, an Auria company, is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action‑Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.