Systems Engineering, Integration and Test Engineer

RKF Engineering Solutions, LLC (DBA Auria); Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Education assistance

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Auria is hiring a Systems Engineering & Integration Engineer to guide the full lifecycle of a portable SATCOM system. You will apply SE practices across requirements, architecture, integration, verification, test planning and customer delivery.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on SE experience across hardware/software systems, with collaboration across disciplines and a focus on system-level troubleshooting. This hybrid Colorado Springs position supports a dynamic, multi‑discipline team delivering

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• On-site in Colorado Springs four days per week.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Computer/Computer Engineering, or related.
• 5+ years in systems engineering, integration, verification, validation, or testing.
• Experience with requirements traceability and verification.
• Experience developing formal documentation and customer deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience with Agile tools (Jira/Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system architecture artifacts (use cases, scenarios, diagrams, interfaces).
• Plan and coordinate system integration across hardware, software, RF, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Develop verification strategies, TEMP, test plans/procedures, and verification matrices.
• Lead integration and formal test activities, including evidence collection and closure.
• Review CDRLs and ensure technical accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Support and lead technical reviews, acceptance activities, and configuration closure.
• Assess impact of technical changes on requirements, interfaces, and baselines.
• Support system acceptance, field integration, and transition to operations.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced SEIT engineers to improve repeatable practices.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements traceability

System-level troubleshooting

Technical writing

Cross-functional coordination

Agile tools (Jira/Confluence)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Auria is seeking a Systems Engineering & Integration Engineer to support the full development lifecycle of a portable SATCOM system. This role will be responsible for applying systems engineering practices across requirements development, system architecture, integration, verification and validation, test planning and execution, technical documentation, and customer delivery.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience applying systems engineering methodologies to complex, integrated systems-from initial requirements definition and architecture through system integration, formal verification and testing, customer acceptance, and final delivery. The role requires the ability to work across hardware, software, networking, RF, and cybersecurity disciplines while collaborating closely with experienced hardware and SATCOM engineers.

Deep expertise in SATCOM or RF hardware is not required. Candidates should be comfortable working with integrated hardware/software systems, troubleshooting across subsystem boundaries, and coordinating technical activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This is a hybrid position based in Colorado Springs, CO.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

• Develop and maintain system architecture artifacts, including use cases, operational scenarios, sequence diagrams, interface definitions, and configuration baselines.
• Plan and coordinate system integration across hardware, software, networking, RF, and cybersecurity components, including sequencing, interface readiness, dependencies, and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain verification strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), test plans, test procedures, requirements verification matrices, entry and exit criteria, and test reports.
• Lead assigned integration and formal test activities, including test readiness, execution, evidence collection, discrepancy resolution, regression, and verification closure
• Develop and review CDRLs and other customer deliverables for technical accuracy, consistency with the system baseline, and contractual compliance.
• Support and lead technical reviews, integration and test readiness reviews, acceptance activities, configuration reviews, and technical action closure.
• Assess the impact of technical changes on requirements, interfaces, system baselines, verification, documentation, risk, cost, and schedule.
• Support system acceptance, field integration, delivery, training, and transition to operations.
• Provide technical guidance to less-experienced SEIT engineers and help improve repeatable systems engineering and integration/test practices.

WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. - Ability to work on-site in Colorado Springs at least four days per week to support team collaboration, system integration, and test activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant systems engineering, integration, verification, validation, or test experience, including direct participation across requirements, design, integration, formal test, acceptance, and delivery.
• Experience with requirements traceability, verification methods and evidence, system-level troubleshooting, and discrepancy resolution through regression and closure.
• Experience applying practical systems engineering methods across requirements traceability and verification.
• Experience developing or reviewing formal technical documentation, customer deliverables, and configuration-controlled engineering artifacts.
• Experience supporting technical, integration, test readiness, acceptance, and configuration reviews, including closure of technical actions.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to independently drive assigned SEIT activities to closure.
• Experience working in an Agile engineering environment using collaborative tools such as Jira and Confluence to manage engineering coordination, requirements, documentation, and test activities.

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS

• Experience supporting DoD or Government system development, rapid prototyping, or other delivery programs.
• Experience with SATCOM, RF, tactical communications, or other complex integrated hardware/software systems.
• Familiarity with INCOSE practices, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, MBSE, and digital engineering tools.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and DoD system qualification or environmental test standards, including MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461.
• Active DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $115,000- $135,000.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 1, 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 certifications. 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!

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.