Senior Staff / Senior Systems Integration Engineer
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Integrates advanced missile warning software and hardware systems, including Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensors, for U.S. national defense missions such as missile warning and battlespace awareness.
About this role
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
We currently have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to join our team, focusing on the integration of advanced missile warning software systems. This role offers a distinct chance to contribute to essential national defense projects. You will be involved in the end-to-end integration processes for Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor systems designed for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. SciTec seeks a motivated engineer who thrives in addressing complex integration challenges in support of critical national security objectives.
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 closely with systems engineers, software developers, and test teams to manage integration activities efficiently
- Conduct integration and testing of complex systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members involved in system integration efforts
- Document integration processes and results, and present findings to stakeholders
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A current TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmental Information
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in systems engineering or systems integration
- Proven experience in 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
Candidates with one or more of the following skills will be preferred:
- 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 degrees or coursework in Systems Engineering or related fields
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Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- 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 $127,000 - $193,000 / 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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