Systems Engineer - Sentinel

Auria Space; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Flex time

Floating holidays

401(k) match

Education support

Health insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Auria Space is seeking an experienced System Engineer (SE) at all levels for the Sentinel program in the Ogden, UT area. This on-site role supports MBSE-driven architecture, C2 software, and agile teams on a DoD mission-critical system. Relocation assistance is available.

The position emphasizes collaboration, requirements management, and program milestones within an IMS-driven environment, with a 9/80 schedule and security clearance needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, information systems, or related STEM field.
• US citizen with active DoD security clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• Experience on a project of similar scope; 1+ year (or more with advanced degrees).
• Strong MBSE, software requirements, and systems engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support C2 Software Team requirements baseline and program goals.
• Collaborate in agile software requirements development and C2 activities.
• Assist in major program events and IMS-aligned execution.
• Develop MBSE content and maintain design documentation.
• Decompose requirements, verify sources, and ensure traceability.

Skills

C++

Python

Bash

OOP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM

Tools

MBSE

DOORS

Cameo

GitLab

GitHub

Azure

Jenkins

Nexus

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Auria is seeking an experienced System Engineer (SE) - All Levels to support the Sentinel program (formerly called the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent - GBSD). This position is in the Ogden, UT area. The candidate has a unique opportunity to join a true development team and contribute to the engineering design of our nation's next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system. Auria supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for the ICBM Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work nine-hour days, which creates a three-day weekend every other week. This position is 100% on-site at a contractor facility in the Ogden, UT area. Relocation assistance is available.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

As a System Engineer (SE) you will be assigned to an Agile Scrum Team supporting the Command & Launch (C&L) segment of the Sentinel program, and the Command and Control (C2) Software Team. You will be responsible for supporting C2 Software Team system engineering activities associated with capability buildup for the Sentinel Flight Test Campaign. You will support a team of engineers to define, develop, decompose, analyze, verify, and validate architectures and requirements. In this role, you will be supporting program leadership and the customer to define and maintain the C&L technical baseline. You will support the program through SE artifact maturity and milestones. You will utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to model various processes, tools, and activities that span the entire program.

As a System Engineer, you will be a pivotal member of the C2 Software Team. This position requires an engineer who is accountable to the team, customer, program management, and program leadership. Responsibilities will include:

• Technical Contributions: Support the C2 technical software requirements baseline, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives.
• Teaming and Collaboration: Support fellow C2 Software Team members in agile software requirements development, fostering growth in critical program efforts.
• Execution: Support technical execution in support of major program events, collaborating within and across the program portfolio.
• Systems Challenges: Support focus on resolving high-level systems challenges, ensuring the execution of the overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Strategic Initiatives: Support strategic initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-segment technical reviews, driving technical rigor into technical interchange meetings.
• Perform requirements analysis, review and document source data for requirements, generate requirements verification, and work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure products designed meet requirements.
• Interface with subject matter experts, analysts, architects, designers, system engineers and specialty engineers to capture Sentinel Node structure and behavior across SysML/UML frameworks.
• Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications.
• Help develop technical content for presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements.
• Support development of MBSE strategy and MBSE implementation.
• Support requirement decomposition, derivation, and traceability.

WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering, Science, Information Systems, or related STEM discipline.
• Position can be filled at Junior, Mid or Senior levels. Minimum 1 year of experience on a project of similar scope or complexity (0 years of experience required with a Master's or Doctoral degree).
• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance, with an investigation date within scope (6 years). TS/SCI is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearance within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the organization to meet program needs.
• Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS

• Experience supporting software development in a C++, Python, Bash, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), type environment.
• Experience with MBSE, DOORS, and Cameo.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and a structured process driven software development environment.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and processes, such as GitLab, GitHub, Azure, Jenkins, or Nexus.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence).
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

$70,000 - $175,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 31, 2026

THE AURIA TEAM

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

Why You’ll Love Working at Auria

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

Time for What Matters

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

Invested in Your Future

• 401(k) Match-Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certificates. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

Health & Peace of Mind

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

...and that's just the beginning!

The position location and work schedule are based on current business needs. Auria reserves the right to modify the work location or work arrangement, including transitioning between remote, hybrid, or on-site work, as business needs, customer requirements, or operational circumstances change. Employment with Auria is at will, meaning that either the employee or Auria may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.

Auria 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.