What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Engineer - SATCOM SME position at Auria?
Auria is looking to hire a Systems Engineer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Department of Defense (DoD) military satellite communication to support the design, integration, and enhancement of the Enterprise Management & Control (EM&C) program. This position will lead technical efforts and provide in-depth domain knowledge of DoD SATCOM missions, architecture, and operational challenges. The primary work location is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Essential Functions:
- Lead the design, development, integration, and documentation of technical products supporting the EM&C system with a focus on DoD MILSATCOM operations, including wideband, narrowband, protected, or DoD commercial SATCOM systems.
- Serve as the domain expert in military satellite communications, advising stakeholders and system developers on architecture, CONOPS, system behaviors, and future enhancements aligned with mission needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system developers, testers, operational users, and stakeholders to troubleshoot complex issues, conduct system analyses, and ensure successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities.
- Develop and deliver high-level technical briefings and presentations to DoD customers, program leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in engineering and programmatic reviews; provide technical inputs for Data Products Development, including APIs, databases, telemetry, and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) relevant to satellite command and control.
- Translate operational mission requirements into actionable technical requirements, test plans, and system features.
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET security clearance.
- Demonstrated experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in DoD military satellite communications (MILSATCOM), with understanding of some of the following systems: AEHF, WGS, MUOS, EHF/SHF/UHF, or other legacy/protected SATCOM architectures
- Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, including participation in design reviews, requirements development, and architecture definition.
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages (e.g., C , Java, Python) and modern software systems including APIs, databases, and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Expertise in modern IT environments, including virtualization, containerization (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
- Understanding of military system lifecycles, testing frameworks, and DoD communications system requirements and CONOPS.
- Experience working in an agile systems engineering or DevSecOps environment, especially in space or C2 systems.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills, including developing artifacts such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs), operational procedures, and configuration management records.
- Excellent communication skills; capable of conveying complex technical ideas to military users, engineers, and acquisition managers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current U.S. Government SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance.·
- Experience with DoD MILSATCOM command and control (C2) systems, products, and interfaces
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team using tools to assist system development, such as Jira and Confluence, is highly desirable
- Experience using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) frameworks.
- Familiarity with other engineering disciplines (systems, hardware, test, configuration management, and quality engineering) and how they interact with software engineering
Pay Range: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($94,000 - $150,000).
- Engineer Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and 7 years of relevant experience, Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience
- Engineer Level 4: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and 12 years of relevant experience, Master's with 9 years of relevant experience
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.
Salary : $94,000 - $150,000
