System Engineer Team Lead

Provider of solutions and software supporting complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions for federal, international, and commercial customers.
Colorado Springs, CO, USAHuntsville, AL, USA
$124,000 - $137,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Space · Cybersecurity

Description For System Engineer Team Lead

Auria is seeking a System Engineer Team Lead for their Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program, offering a competitive salary range of $124,000 - $137,000. This leadership role, based in either Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL, requires a candidate with extensive systems engineering experience and active SECRET security clearance.

The position demands a strong technical background in systems engineering, architecture, and integration, combined with leadership capabilities to manage and develop team members. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience with a STEM degree, though alternative combinations of education and experience are considered.

As a team lead, you'll be responsible for overseeing the SE Architecture team, maintaining progress metrics, managing team performance, and ensuring product quality. The role involves working with multiple customer and contractor organizations, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to translate high-level needs into practical solutions.

Auria offers an attractive benefits package including flexible PTO, 401(k) matching, comprehensive healthcare, and educational assistance. The company's focus on space, national security, and cyber missions provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology.

The position requires some travel and involves working with advanced systems like C2BMC and ballistic missile defense. You'll be part of a company with operations across multiple U.S. locations, contributing to critical national security initiatives while leading and developing a team of skilled engineers.

This role is perfect for a technically proficient leader who can balance hands-on engineering work with team management responsibilities. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex defense systems while developing both technical and leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For System Engineer Team Lead

  • Lead SE Architecture team members
  • Maintain accurate metrics of team progress
  • Support team staffing responsibilities
  • Review products to ensure quality
  • Define and ensure compliance with SE Architecture team processes
  • Work across organizations to define solutions
  • Analyze high-level needs and refine into requirements
  • Communicate with multiple customer and contractor organizations

Requirements For System Engineer Team Lead

  • Current/active DoD issued SECRET security clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 8 years experience, or Master's with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years, or 12 years experience
  • Understanding of systems engineering processes and principles
  • Experience developing system engineering artifacts
  • Experience with DOORS
  • Experience working in integrated team environment
  • Engineering leadership experience
  • System-of-system definition and integration experience
  • Agile Iteration Planning experience

Benefits For System Engineer Team Lead

401k
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
  • Flex time policy
  • 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
  • 4% match on 401(k)
  • Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
  • Low-cost medical plans with company-sponsored HSA
  • No-cost life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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