System Architect 5 - Auria

Auria is looking to hire a System Architect 5 (Global System and Interface Architect) to join our team and support the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program here in Colorado Springs, CO.

The selected candidate will support the development and review of interface documents, system requirements, Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM) development, architectural documentation, engineering estimates, and author and performs formal and informal engineering reviews. The position will also provide mentoring to junior systems engineering team members to enhance skills in the department. Works with the enterprise test architect to enable the system to sell off capabilities as required.

The selected candidate needs to be flexible and be able to support various tasks on short notice. Work will be performed under the direction of the Global Architect Lead and will require interfacing with team members, C2BMC management, and government customers to ensure high-quality products are generated on time and within the resources available.

Essential Functions:

• Adhering to DOORS processes and procedures, reviewing the content and details of technical products, and acting as a technical interface to MDA working-level counterparts on an as-required basis.
• Will be actively involved in the efforts associated with Agile development, including iteration planning, mentoring team members on architectural patterns being used, and agile team leadership.
• Will work on large multi-site software development efforts, including external interface development.
• Will conduct or lead Analysis of Alternatives, Trade Studies, and Design Evaluations.
• Will work under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), including Operational Concept development.
• Will travel supporting program reviews and customer meetings to CONUS sites, including Huntsville, AL, and Shriever SFB.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 14 years of experience, or a Master's Degree and 12 years of experience, or 9 years of experience with a PhD; or 18 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven track record of successfully applying system engineering principles to develop product solutions.
• Must have experience developing system engineering artifacts (e.g., specifications, Interface Control Documents, Use Cases, System Architecture Descriptions, Trade Studies, etc.).
• Must have experience in developing large, complex software systems.
• Experience developing solutions in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers is required.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Able to write and implement engineering plans within a project.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD issued Top Secret/SCI clearance at the time of application which is required to start; with an investigation or continuous vetting date within 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desired skills include experience working within an Agile development environment, domain experience with both Space and Missile Defense, experience with Systems Analysis, Model Based System Engineering, Architecture development, Virtualization, Containerization, and Cloud Computing principles.
• Familiarity with cyber, platform, and network architecture technologies, dependencies, and design drivers.
• Decomposition, Standards Compliance, Design, Implementation, and Selloff.
• Desired experience designing large command and control and weapon systems.
• Desired experience processing radar sensor data.
• Desired experience with near real-time processing, persistence, and distributed user community.

Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($153,000 - $170,000).

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.