Senior Systems Engineer – Space & Defense (Boulder, CO)

Radiance Technologies; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, seeks a systems engineer to support a U.S. Government space and national security program in Boulder, CO. The role emphasizes strong collaboration, MBSE practices, and mission design across lifecycle phases.

The ideal candidate has a Secret clearance, 8+ years in systems engineering, and experience across design, integration, and operations, with emphasis on cross-functional teamwork. On-site in Boulder; relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• US Government Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of eight years of Systems Engineering experience.
• Experience across program lifecycle stages (design, integration, test, operations, maintenance).
• Hands-on experience in software, cloud, networking, or cyber domains.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of a system lifecycle (CONOPS, requirements, architecture, design, development).
• Maintain and develop system artifacts (requirements, ICDs, use cases, diagrams, test plans).
• Lead or participate in Technical Interchange Meetings with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive problem resolution and collaboration.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead within the team when needed.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Strong communication

Team collaboration

MBSE awareness

OPIR knowledge

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Math/CS

M.S. in Systems Engineering (desirable)

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Radiance Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, seeks a systems engineer to support a U.S. Government space and national security program in Boulder, CO. The role emphasizes strong collaboration, MBSE practices, and mission design across lifecycle phases.

The ideal candidate has a Secret clearance, 8+ years in systems engineering, and experience across design, integration, and operations, with emphasis on cross-functional teamwork. On-site in Boulder; relocation may be required.