Senior Level Systems Engineer

This position is for a Senior 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.

• →Contribute to all phases of a system lifecycle including: CONOPS, requirements, architecture, design, development, integration, test, operations, and maintenance
• →Maintain and develop system artifacts, including requirements, architecture designs, ICDs, use cases, system flow diagrams, and test plans
• →Conduct and/or support Technical Interchange Meetings with external stakeholders
• →Work across cross-functional development teams, government teams, and/or vendors to drive problem resolution and collaboration
• →Support additional activities, such as special studies
• →Interface with the customer, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• →In some cases, mentor junior and mid-level engineers and fill a leadership role within the team

• US Government Security Clearance (Secret at minimum)
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computer Science (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education)
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Systems Engineering 
• 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
• Ability to communicate technical information via oral presentation and written format
• Live near or be willing to move to the Boulder, CO area since the work must be performed in the office

• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR)
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), especially using CAMEO
• Experience working within an agile workflow

In addition to job-specific requirements, Centil believes it is important for all employees to possess the following skills/characteristics:

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.  Ability to passionately deliver high-level messaging to various types of audiences--this will eventually include senior leaders.  
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical personnel
• Self-motivated individual who actively and independently seeks out opportunities for learning and development
• Collaborates well; enjoys working as part of a team

Depending on experience, degree and skillset most candidates will earn between $130,000 and $185,000 per year.

Please note that the salary range is a general guideline only. We consider many factors when determining salaries including, but are not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education, training, certifications, key skills, and mission/customer familiarity. We combine these factors with market and business considerations to extend a job offer.