Trace3
Systems Engineer - Interface Engineer (25-277)
Trace3, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Overview
Trace3
is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing technology solutions and consulting services to clients. We empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California, and employs 1,200+ people across the United States with major field offices in Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, and San Francisco. We foster a startup culture with the benefits of a scalable business. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come join us! We value street-smarts, adaptability, teamwork, and a results-driven mindset. We lead without a title, map out checkpoints toward goals, and focus on positive, solution-oriented thinking.
Summary The Interface Engineer will lead the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Design Documents (IDDs), establishing interfaces between external elements (including sensors) and Command and Control Systems. This role ensures ICDs/IDDs meet program standards, develops behavioral diagrams to document requirements, and creates detailed requirements in DOORS for implementation teams. The Interface Engineer will participate in interface working groups with the MDA customer and external element engineering organizations, and support program integration and test activities. The role may also support other interface engineers, requirements engineering, use case development, and logical architecture modeling as needed. The Interface Engineer will provide SP leaders with artifacts and system assessments for the assigned sensor interface as required.
Technical Skills and Experience Required
Understanding of systems engineering processes and principles
Proven track record applying systems engineering to develop product solutions
Experience in requirements elicitation and use case behavior diagrams to understand and decompose requirements
Experience with authoring ICDs/IDDs, including: message definition/processing rules; message formatting (XML, VMF, etc.); physical/network specifications and models (OSI); network topologies/devices; network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.)
Development of behavioral models/diagrams (use cases, sequence, activity diagrams)
Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience with IBM DOORS is desirable
RMF-based cybersecurity experience; Agile or iterative development methods a plus
9+ years of professional experience in Systems Engineering or related discipline
Significant experience authoring ICDs/IDDs that are DID compliant and DoD standards
Ability to work in a team on SE products and artifacts per the program SEMP and processes
Experience authoring Missile Defense System (MDS) ICDs/IDDs is desirable
Experience authoring Complex Command and Control Systems ICDs/IDDs is desirable
Some travel required
Assigned to the program Systems Engineering Team within SEIT; may support non-interface SE activities
Education Requirements (Preferred)
Bachelor's Degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or Software Engineering
Master's Degree in an Engineering Discipline
Experience and Certifications YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 9+ 8570/8140 REQUIREMENT: None
Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000. Actual salary based on location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure, and business needs. Some positions may be eligible for variable incentive compensation.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with employer match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
Competitive compensation
Training and development programs
Stocked kitchen, collaborative culture
Work-life balance and generous paid time off
Our Commitment Trace3 is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We are an equal opportunity employer and base employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations during the application process or interview upon request at recruiting@trace3.com.
Important notices
To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited resumes/CVs. Trace3 is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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Trace3
is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing technology solutions and consulting services to clients. We empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California, and employs 1,200+ people across the United States with major field offices in Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, and San Francisco. We foster a startup culture with the benefits of a scalable business. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come join us! We value street-smarts, adaptability, teamwork, and a results-driven mindset. We lead without a title, map out checkpoints toward goals, and focus on positive, solution-oriented thinking.
Summary The Interface Engineer will lead the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Design Documents (IDDs), establishing interfaces between external elements (including sensors) and Command and Control Systems. This role ensures ICDs/IDDs meet program standards, develops behavioral diagrams to document requirements, and creates detailed requirements in DOORS for implementation teams. The Interface Engineer will participate in interface working groups with the MDA customer and external element engineering organizations, and support program integration and test activities. The role may also support other interface engineers, requirements engineering, use case development, and logical architecture modeling as needed. The Interface Engineer will provide SP leaders with artifacts and system assessments for the assigned sensor interface as required.
Technical Skills and Experience Required
Understanding of systems engineering processes and principles
Proven track record applying systems engineering to develop product solutions
Experience in requirements elicitation and use case behavior diagrams to understand and decompose requirements
Experience with authoring ICDs/IDDs, including: message definition/processing rules; message formatting (XML, VMF, etc.); physical/network specifications and models (OSI); network topologies/devices; network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.)
Development of behavioral models/diagrams (use cases, sequence, activity diagrams)
Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience with IBM DOORS is desirable
RMF-based cybersecurity experience; Agile or iterative development methods a plus
9+ years of professional experience in Systems Engineering or related discipline
Significant experience authoring ICDs/IDDs that are DID compliant and DoD standards
Ability to work in a team on SE products and artifacts per the program SEMP and processes
Experience authoring Missile Defense System (MDS) ICDs/IDDs is desirable
Experience authoring Complex Command and Control Systems ICDs/IDDs is desirable
Some travel required
Assigned to the program Systems Engineering Team within SEIT; may support non-interface SE activities
Education Requirements (Preferred)
Bachelor's Degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or Software Engineering
Master's Degree in an Engineering Discipline
Experience and Certifications YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 9+ 8570/8140 REQUIREMENT: None
Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000. Actual salary based on location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure, and business needs. Some positions may be eligible for variable incentive compensation.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with employer match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
Competitive compensation
Training and development programs
Stocked kitchen, collaborative culture
Work-life balance and generous paid time off
Our Commitment Trace3 is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We are an equal opportunity employer and base employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations during the application process or interview upon request at recruiting@trace3.com.
Important notices
To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited resumes/CVs. Trace3 is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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