Staff / Sr Staff Systems Engineer

SciTec, Inc. 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. 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 in our Boulder, CO office for a Systems Engineer specializing in software systems and remote sensing data processing. This engineer will support the conceptual design, development, and verification of distributed, microservice-based realtime data processing systems, along with their user interfaces and external communications links. This work will be performed collaboratively with both customer representatives and with SciTec technical staff.  Responsibilities  Coordination with system end-users and other stakeholders to develop system concepts of operation based on high-level mission needs.  Rapid analysis of system concepts of operation to develop system specifications and candidate architectures.  Analysis of requirements and interface control documents to provide implementation guidance to SciTec software developers in an Agile development environment.  Documentation and development of operational concepts, stakeholder needs, system requirements, and system architectures using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools.  Additional duties as required and assigned.  Current SECRET DoD or DoE clearance  Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline  At least two years of relevant work experience, including experience with software systems or remote sensing systems  Detail oriented  Good verbal and written communication skills  Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred  Current TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information  At least five years of relevant work experience, including experience with software systems or remote sensing systems Experience with the design or operation of Overhead Persistent Infrared sensor systems, ground segments, or exploitation tooling Experience in systems engineering, design, or implementation of distributed software systems, especially systems operating in a Kubernetes environment Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering tools and techniques. Familiarity with the Cameo suite of tools is particularly desired Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.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 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness 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 $98,000 - $146,000 / 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.

Created: 2025-10-03