Staff Systems Engineer

Auria; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual Benefit Account (IBA)

401(k) contributions

Educational Assistance Program

Health & Life Insurance

Job summary

Auria is seeking an experienced systems engineer to develop solutions for complex problems, ensuring engineering processes are upheld. You will lead projects, communicate with partners, and deliver mission-critical capabilities. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, 8–12 years of experience, and an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

The position allows hybrid flexibility, with a salary range of $130,000 to $170,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of systems engineering experience delivering technical solutions.
• Expert-level engineering mastery to independently lead initiatives.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver solutions for complex systems.
• Lead the technical execution of projects.
• Maintain trusted partnerships with customers.

Skills

Systems engineering experience

Technical problem-solving

Project lifecycle management

Team leadership

U.S. Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Job description

Location: Warrenton, VA

Remote Status: Hybrid

Job Id: 13769-STRIDE

# of Openings: 3

What You Will Do

• Apply advanced problem‑solving methodologies to complex problem sets, architecting and delivering solutions for entire systems and systems of systems.
• Lead with engineering rigor, ensuring 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 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. Mentor across the organization to develop talent.
• Design architectures and solutions that explicitly reflect mission needs of end‑users, actively seeking feedback with a growth mindset.
• Pursue and champion innovative technologies and processes, accessing internal IR&D budgets to back novel concepts and compile standard quad‑charts for approval.
• 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).
• Strictly adhere to and advance Configuration Management (CM) policies to ensure rigorous version control over all system documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 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 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 launch highly mission‑critical capabilities into polished, operational products.
• Self‑directed ownership of complex workloads and team execution plans, with transparent risk communication, immediate roadblock escalation, and shared accountability for team decisions.
• Exceptional 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, education & experience – $130,000 ‑ $170,000.

Application Deadline

August 1, 2026

Benefits

• Individual Benefit Account (IBA): 25% of base salary deposited each pay period; use funds for time off, healthcare premiums, and end‑of‑year cash bonus.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Minimum 2–3 days a week onsite after onboarding.
• 401(k): Automatic 25% contribution to 401(k) monthly (no matching or vesting requirements).
• Educational Assistance Program: Funding for conference attendance and access to learning platforms.
• Career Mobility: Path across Engineering, Leadership, or Program Management ladders.
• Health & Life Insurance: Subsidized medical, dental, vision premiums; company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BCubed Engineering, an Auria company, is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Decisions are made 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.