Senior Staff / Senior Systems Integration Engineer

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.

About SciTec

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.

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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Pay

SciTec · Aurora, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-21

Salary: USD 141,000–185,000

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.

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

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled

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