Sr System Engineer (Anti-Tamper Systems & Hardware)

Auria is looking to hire a Sr System Engineer (Anti-Tamper Systems & Hardware) to support the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program. Work location is in either Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL.

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team of high-performing individuals across a multi-site, multi-discipline organization. Ability to analyze high-level needs and, through a structured and logical approach, refine the need into an evolving minimum viable product (MVP) that leads to a fielded product. Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings. Able to write and implement engineering plans within a project. Previous experience should demonstrate the technical skills and position responsibilities cited here. Ideally, the candidate will have previously engineered automation pipelines to enable effective development within environments with rapidly changing requirements. These design challenges require novel solutions, fast-paced activities, and tight deadlines. Understanding anti-tampering and exportability concerns and applying secure hardware/software methodologies. The candidate should understand the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). Some travel between development sites (COS and HSV) may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Anti-tamper (AT) and C2BMC leadership on updates and changes to the C2BMC system.
• Perform Anti-Tamper Risk and Threat Management Assessments and reports for the C2BMC program.
• Develop the analysis process, prepare the AT plan, and provide coordination and input for near-term fielding decisions.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain the C2BMC AT Plan, C2BMC AT Evaluation Plan, C2BMC Key Management Plan, and the C2BMC Program Protection Plan.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis, Defense Exportability Assessments, and defense export strategy.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain waivers for CPI, AT, or defense exportability features
• Assess program Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans in support of verification and validation efforts.
• Develop and deliver recommendations to improve program protection while meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Assess program protection and Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans to support verification and validation efforts.
• Identify risk-based technical countermeasures for protecting C2BMC Critical Program Information and Critical Components.
• Brief Anti-Tamper and Program Protection requirements and prepare white papers and evaluations as required.
• Support program milestone reviews and Fielding Decisions and verify entrance criteria are satisfied by approving the Anti-Tamper and Program Protection products.
• Interact with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness.
• Support developing plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans.
• Keep senior management informed on significant accomplishments, issues, and concerns.
• Able to work independently and the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment.
• Self-starter who can initiate research and clearly document results.

Basic Qualifications:

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

• An active Secret clearance is required to start.
• 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field; 6 years with a Masters degree in a related field; or 12 years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level III or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
• Must possess a substantial understanding of system design and development, service-oriented architecture development principles, and implementation and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Understand and possess demonstrable skills, including:
• Designing and implementing Anti-Tamper (AT) and Defense Exportability Features (DEF) solutions.
• The ability to engineer complex systems to ensure separation of concerns.
• The ability to factor confidentiality, integrity, and availability considerations in all phases of the system development lifecycle.
• The ability to understand and decompose requirements to support hardware components' implementation, verification, and validation testing.
• The ability to generate detailed, repeatable, automated test procedures.
• The ability to extract data to support analysis requirements.
• The ability to generate procedures that test functionality.
• The ability to apply Agile and Lean Product Development principles as well as train others through a DevOps-type environment.
• The candidate's background should include all system development life cycle aspects, including experience with Git, JIRA, Confluence, and other open-source development tools.
• Candidates must also have experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions.

Salary Range: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($123,000 - $137,000).

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.