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Interface Engineer (25-077; 25-241)

Trace3Onsite

Who is
Trace3?Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California.

We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.  

Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?


Come Join Us!


Street-Smart- Thriving in Dynamic Times


We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover


We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart


We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

LOCATION:

Full Time/On-Site at Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL
SALARY: $100,000 - $122,000

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


  • Responsible for the development of ICDs and IDDs
  • Establishing new interfaces between external elements, including space and terrestrial sensors
  • Work with leadership to ensure resolution of issues and challenges that may be encountered
  • Develop various behavioral diagrams to understand and document the requirements and create the ICDs/IDDs
  • Primary responsibility will be developing and updating of multiple Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Design Documents
  • Will attend interface working group meetings with MDA customer and representatives of assigned external element engineering organization as well as provide support to program integration and test related efforts for the associated interface
  • May also be assigned to support: other interface engineers in developing ICDs for other BMDS Elements, support requirements engineering, use case development, and logical architecture modeling tasks as SE department tasking requires
  • Will support spiral leadership to assure interface artifacts and system assessment tasks required for the assigned sensor interface are completed when required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:


  • The successful candidate will have 5+ years professional experience in Systems Engineering or related discipline
  • The candidate will have significant experience in authoring ICDs and IDDs that are DID compliant and to DoD Standards
  • Must be able to function as part of an experienced team in developing systems engineering products and artifacts while adhering to the program Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and other processes
  • Experience in authoring Space Sensors or Terrestrial Sensors is highly desirable
  • Experience with authoring Missile Defense System (MDS) or Space Domain ICDs and IDDs is highly desirable
  • Candidate must possess an understanding of systems engineering process and principles
  • A successful applicant should have a proven track record of successfully applying system engineering principles to develop product solutions
  • Candidates must have experience in requirements elicitation including the use behavior diagrams as an analysis tool to understand and decompose requirements
  • Demonstrated Systems Engineering skills and experience with interface engineering including authoring of Interface Control Documents (ICDS) and Interface Design Documents (IDDS), to include: message definition and processing rules; message formatting (e.g. XML, VMF, et al); physical/network specifications and models, to include the ISO OSI model; physical/network topologies and devices; network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, et al) is a must
  • Requirements engineering, and development of behavioral models and diagrams including use cases, sequence diagrams, and activity diagrams are required
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral are a must
  • Requirements engineering, to include experience working with IBM Rational's Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) is highly desirable
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) -based cyber security, and experience with Agile or Iterative Development Methods are a plus

EDUCATION: 


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or Software Engineering. Master’s Degree desirable in an Engineering Discipline
  • Top Secret Clearance Required to start

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.Estimated Pay Range$100,000 - $120,000USD

The Perks


  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Training and development programs
  • Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
  • Collaborative and cool culture
  • Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment


At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements.

We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email recruiting@trace3.com.

***To all recruitment agencies:

 Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

Life at Trace3

Trace3, a pioneer in business transformation solutions, empowers organizations to lead their market space by keeping pace with the rapid changes in IT innovations ensuring relevance to specific business initiatives required to maximize revenue generation by leveraging the latest Silicon Valley, cloud, big data and datacenter technologies maximizing organizational health. We have a unique ability to deliver optimal solutions combined with our talented team and over 10 years of documented best practices that unify people, process and technology. Over 2,000 globally recognized companies trust in Trace3 to stay relevant and innovative in today's highly competitive market.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Collaborative and Cool Culture- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for You and Your Dependents- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and LongTerm Disability- WorkLife Balance and Generous Paid Time Off- Stocked Kitchen with Snacks and Beverages- Teamwork: Humble, Hungry, and Smart- About the Role: Looking for a candidate in region in Minneapolis area- Perks: Competitive Compensation; Training and development programs; Collaborative and cool culture

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