Staff Systems Engineer

Staff Systems Engineer

BCubed Engineering, an Auria company, is looking to hire a Staff Systems Engineer for our Stoic Warrior program. This position is hybrid with up to four days per week on site.

The Staff Systems Engineer will lead all System Engineering activities for the project.

What You Can Expect To Do:

• Lead systems engineering activities to define and document mission-focused software systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine mission needs, operational scenarios, and system performance objectives.
• Translate mission needs and operational constraints into system requirements and functional architectures.
• Develop system architectures, interface definitions, data flows, and technical models to support design and decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR) packages.
• Work closely with software development teams to ensure system-level requirements are implemented accurately and efficiently.
• Identify system risks and dependencies; drive coordinated mitigation actions.
• Support system integration, testing, and verification while engaging with customers to ensure mission readiness and validated performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate capabilities into the system architecture, considering both technical and operational aspects, and align delivery plans with project milestones.

What The Team Requires:

• Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years experience in systems engineering for complex software or mission-critical systems.
• Experience leading system definition, architecture development, and technical baseline assessments.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements development, interface definition, verification/validation, and configuration management.
• Hands-on experience preparing and executing major technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR). Familiarity with SATCOM architectures, mission operations, and tasking workflows.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage with customers, present technical material, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (current SSBI) – required.

What The Team Prefers:

• Master's degree in engineering or a related field
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current Counter-Intelligence (CI) Polygraph
• Experience working with Agile software development teams and modern DevSecOps environments.
• Relevant DoD 8570/8140 Cybersecurity Certification, e.g. CompTIA Security+

Pay Transparency: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $130,000 - $180,000.

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026.

The BCubed Engineering Team: BCubed Engineering, an Auria company, is an advanced software and engineering company, committed to pushing the boundary through delivering products and solutions focused on end-user needs. We offer a wide range of engineering solutions focused on digital signal processing, software development, and command and control applications. 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, Auria's 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.

Why You'll Love Working at BCubed Engineering:

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

• Time for What Matters & Flexible Work
• Individual Benefit Account (IBA): Full-time employees receive an additional 25% of their base salary deposited directly into their IBA each pay period. This account empowers you with total control over your funds.
• Time Off With Pay: Use your IBA funds to completely cover your holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
• Healthcare Premiums: Medical, Dental and Vision premiums are funded by your IBA, not your paycheck.
• End-of-Year Cash Bonus: You keep what you don't use! Whatever cash remains in your IBA at the end of the year is paid out to you as a one-time cash bonus.
• True Hybrid Flexibility: Work in a way that fits your life. After an initial onboarding period in the VA or FL office, employees enjoy a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 2-3 days a week in-office or at customer site.

Invested in Your Future:

• Unrivaled 401(k) Benefits: BCubed Engineering automatically contributes an additional 25% of your base salary into your 401(k) monthly—with no matching or vesting requirements whatsoever.
• Continuous Growth & Education Support: Level up your skills with our comprehensive Educational Assistance Program, funded conference attendance, and full access to Udemy learning platforms.
• Dynamic Career Mobility: Chart your own path across our three defined career ladders: Engineering, Leadership, or Program Management. Your journey isn't limited to a single track; we actively help you align your personal interests with our evolving business needs.

Health & Peace of Mind:

• Subsidized Premium Healthcare: Choose from three robust health plans, including an HSA option. To lower your healthcare costs, BCubed Engineering directly subsidizes your health, dental, and vision insurance premiums based on your salary level.
• Medical Reimbursements: Utilize your tax-advantaged IBA funds to cover out-of-pocket medical reimbursements directly.
• Fully Covered Insurance: Breathe easy with company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) provided at zero cost to you.

...and that's just the beginning!