(SEIT) Hardware Architect

Auria is looking to hire a SEIT Hardware Architect to join our team and support the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program. Work location will be in either Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL.

Essential Functions:

• Member of the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Resource Management Area (RMA). This role is technical lead working design and development of the hardware design, network and hardware product selection, support for procurements, and Hardware approval process for the C2BMC program, both Regional and Global.
• The selected applicant will work directly with the BOM manager and will be responsible for working with the Architecture Review Board (ARB); the Hardware Site Engineering Control Board (HSECB); and assigned engineering staff from all functional areas to support hardware and software selection, and to compile, maintain, and coordinate Bill of Material changes with Task Order Management and Customer Representatives.
• The architect will ensure specification of common hardware and software for use in all Task Orders across the program to the greatest extent possible.
• The architect will support preparation of BOM for proposal pricing as well as ongoing hardware and software evaluation to support EOS/EOL and evolution roadmap planning.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• An active SECRET clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience,
• or a Master’s degree  and 10 years of experience,
• or a PhD and 8 years of experience

• Key Skills: Extensive HW Architecture experience. Ability to identify and define a HW baseline. Deep understanding of HW and NW device selection. Understand Procurement processes. Experience with Private On Prem Cloud systems, VMWare, HP, Dell, and other COTS products

• A proven track record of successfully applying Hardware architecture principles to system design and development
• Familiarity with the application and use of hardware, operating systems, infrastructure, with Private on prem cloud design a plus
• Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop Hardware and Infrastructure solutions using engineering processes and methods
• Experience communicating the desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users
• Must also have a solid understanding of hardware and networking device selection, procurement processes, and baseline of hardware approaches
• Ability to support End of Sale/End of Support COA analysis
• Must have the ability to identify disconnects between hardware host and the COTS software hosted on the hardware

Preferred Qualifications:

• Identification and definition of desired hardware baseline, integration practices and methods

• Understanding and appreciation of information assurance, maintenance, operation, and logistics concerns, and their application to the requirements, design, and development phases, and MDNT program processes and work products
• Experience in ballistic missile defense or air defense operations is highly desired
• Experience with Private On Prem Cloud systems, VMWare, HP, Dell, and other COTS products and technologies is desirable
• Familiarity with Hardware maintenance and management approaches desired
• Ability to lead working groups, TIMs, and multiple teams

Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($153,000 - $170,000)

ABOUT AURIA

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.