Associate / Staff Digital Systems Engineer
- US citizenship
- Top Secret clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $88k–$124k a year. Open systems engineer jobs in Colorado post a median of $148k a year, the middle half $125k–$169k, across 202 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security. For over forty-five 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. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
SciTec has an immediate opportunity in our Boulder, CO office for an Associate / Staff Digital System Engineer (MBSE Focus) with experience in modeling requirements, use cases, interfaces, and system architectures using model-based systems engineering tools. This engineer will be responsible for developing system models to support the development of a combined hardware/software data processing system. This work will be performed collaboratively with both customer representatives and with SciTec technical staff.
Responsibilities
- Develop digital models of operational concepts and stakeholder needs for the operation of a MOSA architecture hosting high-performance data processing applications.
- Model and support the analysis of system requirements which address identified stakeholder needs.
- Deliver digital modeling artifacts which support to SciTec development teams in the development of an integrated hardware/software solution.
- Deliver digital modeling artifacts which support documentation of the system architecture, requirements, verification status, and development roadmap
- Additional duties as required and assigned
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in model-based systems engineering using SysML 1.x, either via academic coursework or professional experience.
- Familiarity with IEEE 15288 systems engineering processes
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience in model based systems engineering.
- Experience with systems modeling using the Cameo family of applications.
- Prior experience in software engineering, high-performance computing, or remote sensing data processing
- A current security clearance, ideally a current TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Academic credentials or industry certification (e.g. INCOSE) in systems engineering.
- Experience with the integration of model-based systems engineering tools with other information systems.
- Experience with developing scripting, integration tools, and domain-specific languages (stereotypes) to enhance systems modeling capabilities. Software development experience is a plus.
- Experience with the development and use of DoDAAF, UAF, or SysML 2 models.
- Experience with formal modeling methods other than SysML, such as TLA+.
- Experience with conducting data-driven trade studies, including the development and use of simulation tools.
Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 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
- 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
The pay range for this position is $88,000 - $124,000 / 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.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.
From SciTec's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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