Systems Engineer

Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Location: Aurora, CO.
Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. Job Description: ITEC is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - to assist the Chief Engineer with potential to grow into the Chief role. The Component Chief Engineer is responsible for the component system engineering and architecture, providing technical direction and clarification of requirements and design to the program team including review and approval of capability and feature elaborations, acceptance events and closures. Additionally, the Component Chief Engineer supports technical interchange meetings with program management and the customer and represents the organization in matters pertaining to the development for the component, prioritizes the component Deficiency Report (DR) backlog, and provides component impacts for change management. The program is an Enterprise level, satellite command and control system using the latest in adapted DevOps processes and cloud architecture consisting of approximately 420 employees. The program replaces legacy GEOINT stovepipe systems built for individual missions with a system to optimize efficiencies at the Enterprise level. Required Skills: Experience leading large engineering teams with proven track record demonstrating proficiency with requirements and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Ability to understand software design solutions. Ability to architect solutions and communicate to cross functional teams. Experience designing and implementing command and control services including Front End Processors (FEPs), and history services with the end user in mind. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation skills to communicate status, issues, and resolution plans across all major stakeholders including senior management, customers, and major subcontractors. Understanding of software development processes and enterprise test and their application to programs. Ability to quickly come up to speed on technical and management efforts currently underway. Experience in an Agile and DevOps development environment. Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all levels of the organization, including Government customer, IPT leadership, and support organizations. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
Since 1999, ITEC has maintained a strong and reputable presence in support of DoD and Intelligence community mission-critical programs. At ITEC, we take excellent care of our employees with competitive salaries, an employee care program and a great benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401k. We are proud of our amazing Company culture.