Senior Space Systems Engineer – Remote

RKF Engineering Solutions, LLC (DBA Auria); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 169,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Auria is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead software and systems engineering for DoD/federal programs, with a focus on secure, scalable cloud-native infrastructure and mission-critical applications. The role is remote with a Colorado Springs location preference and requires extensive DoD space systems experience.

Responsibilities include lifecycle ownership, MBSE, system documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver space and communications solutions.

Qualifications

• U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development lifecycle from requirements to post-production support.
• Develop prototypes and participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews.
• Document system designs, requirements, test plans, and user guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver space/communications software.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

MBSE experience

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

SysML

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Eclipse

IntelliJ

Job description

Auria is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead software and systems engineering for DoD/federal programs, with a focus on secure, scalable cloud-native infrastructure and mission-critical applications. The role is remote with a Colorado Springs location preference and requires extensive DoD space systems experience.

Responsibilities include lifecycle ownership, MBSE, system documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver space and communications solutions.