About Centil

Centil represents the intersection of innovation and trusted expertise required for keeping rapid pace with the dynamic and emergent technological needs of Aerospace, Defense, and Government systems. Our trusted team of engineers excel in deploying value stream management, short-cycle feedback loops, infrastructure on-demand, and secure, disciplined pipelines to our customers. If you are interested in learning more about Centil or our team, check out our website at www.centil.io.

Job Purpose

Our Systems Engineers work with Department of Defense contractors to assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical defense systems through classic and modern Systems Engineering techniques. Additionally, we are tasked with improving the overall project management discipline of our clients by increasing collaboration and innovation and introducing techniques that promote adaptability and flexibility in the face of unpredictable circumstances, and that optimize return on investment expenditures.

This requisition covers multiple roles focused on integration and operations for a new United States Space Force (USSF) program. These roles focus on establishing an operations center, performing integration and test of the end-to-end ground system, and supporting the launch and operations of a new satellite constellation. Responsibilities will include standard end-to-end Systems Engineering (SE) activities, including requirements definition, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and interface control document (ICD) generation. As part of a team, responsibilities for these roles will include development of a satellite control operations center, communications networks, additional ground assets, integrating software and hardware solutions delivered by the space vehicle provider, and supporting launch, early on-orbit testing and operations of the satellite constellation. In this role, our Systems Engineers will also work within the organization to improve outcomes and overall value delivery. This person should have training and experience in Systems Engineering practices to support the mission design work, process definition, and baseline management. We consider experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) missions to be significant bonuses for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of a system lifecycle including: CONOPS, requirements, architecture, design, development, integration, test, operations, and maintenance
• Maintain and develop system artifacts, including requirements, architecture designs, ICDs, use cases, system flow diagrams, and test plans
• Conduct and/or support Technical Interchange Meetings
• Work across cross-functional development teams, government teams, and/or vendors to drive problem resolution and collaboration
• Support additional activities, such as special studies or Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) tracking
• Interface with the customer, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen with the ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computer Science (Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Systems Engineering
• Experience with multiple stages of the program lifecycle (design, integration, test, operations, maintenance)
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Experience with technical risk identification and management strategies, as well as Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
• Ability to communicate technical information via oral presentation and written format

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), especially using CAMEO
• Experience working within an agile workflow
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR)
• Current TS/SCI Clearance

Other Company Requirements

In addition to job-specific requirements, Centil believes it is important for all employees to possess the following skills/characteristics:

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills. Ability to passionately deliver high-level messaging to various types of audiences--this will eventually include senior leaders. Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical personnel
• Self-motivated individual who actively and independently seeks out opportunities for learning and development
• Collaborates well; enjoys working as part of a team
• DoD Secret or higher clearance is preferred. All applicants must be US citizens eligible for a US Government security clearance

Expected Salary Range

Depending on experience and skillset, most candidates will earn between $125,000 and $158,000 per year.

Benefits

Centil offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• Generous PTO for vacation, personal, or sick days
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year plus 2 additional Floating Holidays per year (taken at Employee's discretion)
• Flex time and the ability to create your own schedule
• Family leave for significant life events
• Parental leave for new parents
• Healthcare coverage plan through a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA)
• Access to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K retirement plan with immediately vested company contributions, no matching required
• Eligible for discretionary bi-annual performance-based bonus
• Paid training and conference attendance
• Phone plan reimbursement

Centil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.