Systems Engineer

Centil

19h•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Systems Engineer in Boulder, CO. You will be working closely with a talented team to assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical defense systems through classic and modern Systems Engineering techniques. Additionally, we are tasked with improving the overall project management discipline of our clients by increasing collaboration and innovation and introducing techniques that promote adaptability and flexibility in the face of unpredictable circumstances, and that optimize return on investment expenditures. You will be expected to work onsite in Boulder a minimum of three (3) days/week; Program may require 5 days.

Requirements

US Government Security Clearance (Secret or higher)
Willingness to work mostly onsite (limited opportunity for remote work)
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computer Science (Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education)
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Systems Engineering
Understanding of system engineering tools/methodologies; specifically, MBSE and Cameo
Understanding of root of trust/chain of trust concepts and implementation into firmware and software
Experience with multiple stages of the program lifecycle (design, integration, test, operations, maintenance)
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Experience with technical risk identification and management strategies, as well as Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
Ability to communicate technical information via oral presentation and written format

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an agile workflow
Experience with Jira and Confluence
Experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR)

Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering support to technical teams to define, direct implementation, and operate complex mission systems which include spacecraft, instruments, and ground systems
Oversee and guide the management of mission requirements (allocation, verification, and validation) and analysis to show mission/payload performance and mission utility
Support the planning, preparation, and execution of documentation, integration, test, and verification activities
Assist with the development and flow down of electrical subsystem and electrical box requirements for space based and ground electronic architectures
Develop and refine electrical interface control documents for space based and ground electrical architectures
Work collaboratively across engineering teams and disciplines to develop and refine electrical architectures for space based systems
Develop power analysis and estimates for space based electrical architectures
Prepare and give presentations to peers/management/customers
Provide subject matter expertise to the program’s technical risk and opportunity assessments, assisting with the definitions of impact and probability and providing insight to effective methods for risk mitigation and opportunity capture
Orchestrate and enable tasks owned by team and resolve blockers prohibiting closure of tasks
Work collaboratively in a cross-discipline environment with both internal and external customers
Work with internal mechanism and thermal teams to understand and develop box level requirements
Work with EMI/EMC and Systems teams to ensure requirement compliance
Work with internal team to understand and refine grounding diagram and architecture
Work onsite minimum of three (3) days/week; Program may require 5 days

Benefits

Generous PTO for vacation, personal, or sick days
Eight (8) paid holidays per year plus 2 additional Floating Holidays per year (taken at Employee's discretion)
Flex time and the ability to create your own schedule
Family leave for significant life events
Parental leave for new parents
Discretionary bi-annual bonus plan, based on individual and company performance
Healthcare coverage plan through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
Access to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401K retirement plan with immediately vested company contributions, no matching required
Paid training and conference attendance
Phone plan reimbursement