Senior Systems Engineer

Auria is actively seeking an Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO, to support the development and deployment of the Protected Tactical Enterprise System (PTES). The ideal candidate will perform I&T tasks, including automated test development in a continuous integration environment, verification of system requirements, isolation of system-level defects, and conducting formal test events. Occasional travel to customer and government sites is expected with this position.

• Design, implement, and maintain manual and automated tests to streamline workflows and boost efficiency.
• Execute manual and automated tests to ensure integrated systems function properly and troubleshoot integration issues, including performance bottlenecks, compatibility problems, and security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct and participate in formal test events at customer sites with government witnesses to validate system capabilities.
• Identify technical debt, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in existing systems, proposing and implementing solutions to optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Produce essential system documentation and effectively communicate complex technical details to various stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• 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.

• Experience with Unix/Linux OS operating environments
• Experience with Docker/Container clusters
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Working knowledge of the development process including debugging, test, and integration of software tools
• Experience with design and development in Agile environment
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
  * Proficiency with M.S. Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Current U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (required U.S. Citizenship)
• Familiarity with automated test and test-driven development concepts, tools, and languages
• Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum team using Jira/Confluence/Maven/Jenkins highly desirable
• Experience with Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) and protected SATCOM systems, products, and interfaces
• Familiarity with MBSE models such as activity and sequence diagrams
• Experience with customer interaction and end-user engagement
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team using tools to assist system development, such as Jira and Confluence, is highly desirable

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $90,000-$115,000

September 15, 2026

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.

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.

• 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…