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Senior Systems Engineer

Auria Space
$90,000 - $120,000
life insurance, paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
1755 Telstar Drive (Show on map)
Jan 29, 2026
Auria is actively seeking an Integration and Test Engineer to support developing and testing the Enterprise Management and Control (EM&C) system in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate will perform Integration and Testing tasks, ensuring that different software components work together seamlessly within the larger EM&C architecture. The main goal is to ensure that various technologies and subsystems produce a cohesive solution that meets the technical requirements of the program. Occasional travel to customer and government sites is expected with this position. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO: Technical Leadership - Serve as the technical lead for Integration and Test activities, defining integration strategies, test approaches, and acceptance criteria across the EM&C system. Test Strategy & Governance - Develop and maintain program-level integration and test plans, schedules, and metrics; establish standards, best practices, and quality gates for system integration. Quality Assurance - Design, implement, and maintain manual and automated tests to streamline workflows and boost efficiency. Testing and Validations - Execute manual and automated tests to ensure integrated systems function properly and troubleshoot integration issues, including performance bottlenecks, compatibility problems, and security vulnerabilities. Continuous Improvement - Identify technical debt, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in existing systems, proposing and implementing solutions to optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability. Documentation and Communication - Produce essential system documentation and effectively communicate complex technical details to various stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement - Participate in Scrum/Agile processes, contributing to collaborative and iterative development cycles. Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, stay updated with industry trends, and incorporate feedback for ongoing system refinement WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES: Current U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship) Experience with the development process, including debugging, testing, and integration of software tools including but not limited to Postman, SoapUI, and Selenium. Experience working with API development and enterprise systems, databases, and cloud platforms. Demonstrated ability to make technical decisions and tradeoff analyses related to system integration, testing methodologies, and tooling. * Ability to independently lead problem resolution for complex system-level integration issues spanning multiple subsystems. Experience reviewing and approving technical artifacts such as test plans, procedures, integration strategies, and readiness assessments. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a capacity to predict, identify, and solve issues efficiently with minimal oversight from program management. Ability to create clear and comprehensive system documentation, including design descriptions, requirements specifications, test plans, user guides, and other engineering documents. Familiarization with DOD space systems and subsystems, including systems, products, and interfaces across ground and space components. Familiarity with other engineering disciplines (systems, hardware, test, configuration management, and quality engineering) and how they interact with software engineering. Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills that provide the capability to work independently and within a team. Proficiency with M.S. Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world. WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS: Current U.S. Government TOP SECRET security clearance (required U.S. Citizenship) Familiarity with automated test and test-driven development concepts, tools, and languages. Experience performing other engineering disciplines (systems, hardware, test, configuration management, and quality engineering) and interacting with software engineering in that role. Experience with modern IT infrastructure capabilities, including virtualization, cloud deployment, and containerization. Ability to translate high-level system requirements into executable integration and test strategies across multiple releases. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team using tools to assist system development, such as Jira and Confluence. PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $90,000 - $120,000 APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 3, 2026 THE AURIA TEAM: 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 our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision. As a full-time Auria employee, here are some of the many benefits to enjoy: Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases Flex time provides you with the flexibility needed 6 Company-Paid Holidays + 5 Float days to use when you wish per year Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested Up to $5,250 per year on Education and Certification 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.