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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Auria Space - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Software Documentation, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Iterative and Incremental Development, Apache Maven, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Satcom, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Technical Debt, Atlassian Tools, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17752358?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17752358%2FSenior-Systems-Engineer-Colorado-Colorado-Springs ## About the Role * 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.) WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS: * 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 ## Description 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. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO: * 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. 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