Senior Staff / Senior Systems Integration Engineer
About The Position
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, is a non-traditional defense contractor that develops advanced technologies for U.S. national security and defense. The Senior Systems Integration Engineer will focus on integrating advanced missile warning software systems and participate in end-to-end integration of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor systems for missile warning, missile defense, battlespace awareness, and technical intelligence. This role supports critical national security projects and requires U.S. citizenship because SciTec works exclusively on U.S. government contracts. Applicants must also hold a current TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information. The position involves integration across software and hardware components, planning and executing integration tests, coordinating with engineering and test teams, and providing technical leadership. The role also requires documenting integration activities and results and communicating findings to stakeholders. The listed annual pay range is $127,000–$193,000. SciTec states that compensation offers consider factors including role responsibilities, experience, education, training, and skills; the range is not a guarantee of compensation.
Requirements
- Current TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information.
- U.S. citizenship, as required for all employees working on the company’s U.S. government contracts.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
- At least 4 years of professional experience in systems engineering or systems integration.
- Experience integrating complex software systems with hardware components.
- Strong understanding of system integration principles, testing methodologies, and software development processes.
- Experience troubleshooting a platform stack providing software services.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with government-hosted ground system frameworks.
- Experience with missile warning systems or other defense-related applications.
- Proficiency with Agile software development methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
- Graduate degree or coursework in Systems Engineering or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and execute system integration tasks across software and hardware components.
- Develop integration plans and test strategies to ensure system functionality and interoperability.
- Coordinate with systems engineers, software developers, and test teams to manage integration activities.
- Conduct integration and testing of complex systems and ensure compliance with system requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members involved in system integration.
- Document integration processes and results, and present findings to stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 3% fully vested company 401(k) contribution; employee contribution is not required.
- 100% company-paid HSA medical insurance, with two 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.
- Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick pay.
- Flexible work hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
