Systems Engineer - Sentinel

Summary

Auria Space is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the Sentinel program, which involves the engineering design of the next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile system. The role requires collaboration within an Agile Scrum Team to define and maintain technical baselines, support capability buildup, and ensure alignment with program goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the C2 technical software requirements baseline, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives
• Support fellow C2 Software Team members in agile software requirements development, fostering growth in critical program efforts
• Support technical execution in support of major program events, collaborating within and across the program portfolio
• Support focus on resolving high-level systems challenges, ensuring the execution of the overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Support strategic initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-segment technical reviews, driving technical rigor into technical interchange meetings
• Perform requirements analysis, review and document source data for requirements, generate requirements verification, and work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure products designed meet requirements
• Interface with subject matter experts, analysts, architects, designers, system engineers and specialty engineers to capture Sentinel Node structure and behavior across SysML/UML frameworks
• Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications
• Help develop technical content for presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
• Support development of MBSE strategy and MBSE implementation
• Support requirement decomposition, derivation, and traceability

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering, Science, Information Systems, or related STEM discipline
• Position can be filled at Junior, Mid or Senior levels. Minimum 1 year of experience on a project of similar scope or complexity (0 years of experience required with a Master's or Doctoral degree)
• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance, with an investigation date within scope (6 years). TS/SCI is preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearance within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the organization to meet program needs
• Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world
• Experience supporting software development in a C++, Python, Bash, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), type environment
• Experience with MBSE, DOORS, and Cameo
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and a structured process driven software development environment
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and processes, such as GitLab, GitHub, Azure, Jenkins, or Nexus
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence)
• Experience with Agile methodologies

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering, Science, Information Systems, or related STEM discipline
• Position can be filled at Junior, Mid or Senior levels. Minimum 1 year of experience on a project of similar scope or complexity (0 years of experience required with a Master's or Doctoral degree)
• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance, with an investigation date within scope (6 years). TS/SCI is preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearance within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the organization to meet program needs
• Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world

Nice to Haves

• Experience supporting software development in a C++, Python, Bash, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), type environment
• Experience with MBSE, DOORS, and Cameo
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and a structured process driven software development environment
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and processes, such as GitLab, GitHub, Azure, Jenkins, or Nexus
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence)
• Experience with Agile methodologies

Benefits

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you’re with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.
• 401(k) Match—Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.
• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.