Senior Systems Engineer

Auria is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Colorado. This role is mostly remote; there will be in-person collaboration periodically with the team at Auria's main office in Colorado Springs. Travel, when necessary, will be required for support of programs on-site at customer facilities, which are currently located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Laurel, Maryland. That travel is typically at the cadence of once every 6 months, but subject to change based on project or customer requirements.

The Senior Systems Engineer will support the development of onboard satellite autonomy and reactive mission planning, allowing the satellite to coordinate with other satellites for resource allocation in support of overall system goals. The software targets execution on lightweight embedded flight computers, so a good working knowledge of developing code for constrained processing and memory deployment is a must. The software is configurable to support a wide range of satellite scales and capabilities, as well as other vehicle classes such as unmanned air vehicles, unmanned underwater vehicles, and unmanned rovers.

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with the process of developing and testing flight software on satellite missions and supporting initial on-orbit checkout of the software and the transition to operations. Position responsibilities include, not limited to, the following:

• Software Requirements Gathering/Management
• Software Solution Architecture and Design
• Software Development Management (Issue creation/tracking)
• Software Team Meeting Organizer/Lead
• Software Automated Testing Design/Creation/Validation

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, which requires U.S. Citizenship
• BS in Engineering or equivalent
• Strong experience in full software development life cycle
• 2+ years experience with requirements and test development
• 2+ years experience in aerospace software development
• Python coding language (2+ years)
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Experience developing and testing flight software on satellite missions
• Experience with initial on-orbit checkout of flight software and the transition to operations
• Working knowledge of developing code for constrained processing and memory deployment
• Understanding of spacecraft orbital mechanics
• Understanding of satellite attitude dynamics and control
• Understanding of satellite subsystems and their interrelationships
• Mission-Driven Professional:
  Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting‑edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world

• C++ coding language (2+ years)
• 2+ years Containerization technology experience (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Satellite Systems Engineering experience
• Experience with messaging middleware solutions (e.g. ROS, NATS, grpc)
• Experience using Ansys STK or equivalent for satellite mission analysis

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications — skills, education & experience — and the position level. $125,000 - $150,000

June 11, 2026

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions for 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.

• Generous & Growing PTO:
  Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us.
• True Flexibility:
  Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8‑to‑5.
• 11 Paid Days Off:
  Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

• 401(k) Match — Yours to keep instantly:
  We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your…