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Sr. Systems Engineer (4385)

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In-Office
Boulder, CO
124K-206K Annually
Senior level
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Boulder, CO
124K-206K Annually
Senior level
Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide Model Based Systems Engineering products for national defense programs, requiring collaboration with engineering teams and adherence to government security protocols.
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Are you interested in the next generation of Space Force Remote Sensing capabilities? The SMX Space and Intelligence (S&I) Business Unit (BU) is on the ground floor across the future remote sensing ecosystem for all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO). We build, integrate, and operationally support our customer's emerging space-ground systems to include real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are teamed with the most passionate companies in industry, dedicated to bringing best-of-breed capabilities to address our customers most pressing needs.
 
We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer who is excited to apply their talents to our customer's challenging project and one who will thrive in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a recognized professional with hands-on expertise and an excellent understanding of engineering processes supporting large, National Defense, Agile software development programs. With a team of system and software engineers in a fast-paced environment you will be an integral part of Space System Command’s recently awarded Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Enterprise OPIR Solution (EOS) program. The EOS program will enhance the government-owned FORGE framework, delivering a scalable, cyber-secure ground processing capability to strengthen the Space Force’s missile warning and tracking mission and accelerate threat-responsive solutions for warfighters. 

Position location is on-site in Boulder, CO 5 days per week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products, views, reports, and documents supporting the SOW and software development activities.

Including: 

  • System / Subsystem requirements
  • Use cases
  • Derived software requirements with traceability to System / Subsystem requirements
  • Architecture and design structure and behavior
  • Internal and External interfaces
  • Test cases with traceability to requirements for verification Conduct or support technical reviews with prime integrator and customer such as
    • Technical Interchange Meetings
    • Critical Design Reviews
    • Test Readiness Reviews Backlog identification and grooming.
    • Ensure work products meet program requirements.
    • Ensure development work products are aligned with the engineering baseline.
    • Coordinate with engineering leadership, software engineers, test engineers and other members of the systems engineering team.

Required Skills & Experience 

  • This position will require the ability to obtain a U.S. government DoD Secret Security clearance. Interim or Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is preferred. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must also agree to participate in a background screen.
  • On-site support in Boulder, CO 5 days per week.
  • BS or advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or another relevant field.
  • 8+ years of professional experience in a systems or software engineer position.
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo.
  • Excellent organization skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience 

  • Experience working on “badge-less” engineering teams on a large National security contracts.
  • Domain experience with remote sensing systems or ground architectures, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing.
  • Experience with Agile software development methodology. • Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence.
  • Experience with general tools such as Excel, MS Project, and Powerpoint. 

Application Deadline:  October 27, 2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$123,800$206,300 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

Top Skills

Cameo
Confluence
Excel
JIRA
Model Based Systems Engineering (Mbse)
Ms Project
PowerPoint

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