System Integration Engineer (Onsite)

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

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. The System Integration Engineer will integrate software into test suites at Schriever, primarily focusing on virtual servers, and develop site and event-specific configurations to support tests, war games, and exercise events. They will operate and troubleshoot systems during test events, collaborating with external National Team (CLAW) personnel to resolve test lab issues and working with Operations and Sustainment teams and Level-II support personnel to address installation and processing challenges. This role involves creating and modifying scripts to extract data from log files, performing data analysis on message data, troubleshooting both test and operational issues, and documenting test results. The engineer will author test plan documents and procedures, generate Test Discrepancy Reports, and support software development teams by investigating and resolving issues. They will also develop troubleshooting procedures, execute detailed test plans in an integrated environment, and plan and lead integration tests with external elements and sensors. Additionally, the engineer will review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, testing, and network documentation while attending meetings to represent the Integration team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring/managing deployments from the time they hit the MDIOC until they become operational
• Work with System Test personnel (Event Mission Directors, Remote Test Labs, Govt. Reps)
• Support management of CTF assets in scheduling and deconflicting resources
• Work with Deployment Leads in planning, scheduling, and supporting deployments into CTF and Operations
• Align description and acceptance criteria to features relative to SysInt task, estimate hours and timelines to complete tasks, monitor/track/document progress of tasks through to completion or roll-over to next iteration
• Ensure adequate Integrator staffing support to all events (Pair/Tri-wise testing, Cycle1, Cycle2 support, System Events, GTI/GTD/Flt Tests, Cycle5, Operational support)
• Fill in and assume Team Lead responsibilities as needed
• Support managerial duties including budgeting, scheduling, scope, estimating, and high-level project planning
• Support SCRUM Master duties

Requirements

• Self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of or practical experience with industry or DoD test methodologies and terminology
• Experience with operational systems (e.g., Aegis, Patriot), development systems (e.g., GMD, THAAD, Aegis), and off-the-shelf statistical analysis packages
• Ability to develop integration plans and procedures from functional and technical requirements
• Experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong troubleshooting skills for small to large-scale infrastructure
• Knowledge of Systems Integration and System/Software Testing, including virtualized environments
• Hands-on experience with Linux/UNIX and Windows operating systems
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, from requirements to deployment
• Knowledge of system design and integration into operational environments
• High proficiency with VMware, virtual servers, and UNIX, including shell scripting
• Experience in test plan and procedure development, as well as test execution

Nice-to-haves

• Active IAT Level 2 certification required (Security+ or equivalent)
• Preferred: Top Secret DoD Security Clearance

Benefits

• 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