Senior Staff Senior Systems Engineer

SciTec is a dynamic small business, with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense, and we are growing our creative team! We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented senior systems engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for national defense. You will work within a team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for missile warning. Candidates will develop and implement model-based systems engineering processes in support of the Agile software development program. SciTec seeks a candidate who will thrive in an environment where they can solve challenging engineering problems in support of critical national security objectives. 

Responsibilities  

• Implementing systems engineering processes aligned with IEEE 15288.  

• Designing and modeling architectures for data processing systems.  

• Developing artifacts using Model Based Systems Engineering.  

• Mentoring other SciTec staff in systems engineering processes and methodologies.  

• Communicating professionally and effectively between customer representatives, program managers, software developers, and other members of the systems engineering team.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

• A bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering (including systems engineering), or computer science

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in engineering, computer science, remote sensing, aerospace, or defense 

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience specifically in systems engineering

• Two (2) years of experience specifically with MBSE and modeling

• Two (2) years of experience developing system/software requirements 

• Basic familiarity with coding in Python 

• Good verbal and written communication skills 

Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred  

• Domain experience with remote sensor systems or software architecture, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing

• Experience supporting systems engineering programs in the defense and aerospace fields

• Experience supporting prototypes transformation into production level engineering solutions

• Additional professional experience in systems engineering beyond 2 years

• Familiarity with the Cameo family of tools, specifically Cameo Systems Modeler

• Experience with Agile software development methods  

• Demonstrated experience in program management and project leadership  

• Familiarity with the Earned Value Management System

• Graduate degrees or coursework in Systems Engineering or related fields  

• An active SECRET DoD security clearance or higher 

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SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $117,000 - $168,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.

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