Senior Systems Engineer – MBSE, Remote Sensing (DoD)

SciTec; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 127,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe Harbor 401(k) match

Company-paid health insurance (HSA)

Dental insurance (80% covered)

Vision insurance (100% covered)

Life insurance (100% covered)

Short-term Disability insurance

Profit-Sharing Plan

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Parental Leave

Generous paid time off

Flexible work hours

Job summary

SciTec, a dynamic defense contractor and a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, seeks a Senior Staff/Senior Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and certify core capabilities for National defense. You will model sensor data processing and apply model-based systems engineering within an Agile software program involving scientists, engineers, and developers.

The ideal candidate will have IEEE 15288-aligned processes, strong requirements derivation, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physical sciences, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply systems engineering processes aligned with IEEE 15288.
• Perform requirements derivation, decomposition, allocation, and traceability.
• Analyze tactical data link standards and ICDs to guide software teams.
• Support internal and external testing to verify system and software conformance to standards.
• Identify ambiguities or interpretation gaps in standards and track issues from discovery to 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.
• 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 documentation and briefings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or related technical field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in engineering, computer science, or remote sensing.
• 2+ 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 to work on site in Boulder, Colorado.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering

SysML

Cameo / MagicDraw

Python

IEEE 15288

Remote sensing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or related technical field

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Job description

SciTec, a dynamic defense contractor and a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, seeks a Senior Staff/Senior Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and certify core capabilities for National defense. You will model sensor data processing and apply model-based systems engineering within an Agile software program involving scientists, engineers, and developers.

The ideal candidate will have IEEE 15288-aligned processes, strong requirements derivation, and the ability to translate